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New disruption found at the root of Parkinson's disease
New disruption found at the root of Parkinson's disease
FLANDERS, Belgium, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- A malfunction in a stress-coping mechanism in the brain may be at the root of Parkinson's disease, new research on the ailment suggests.According to the research team, the genetic mutations associated with Parkinson's disease act as a roadblock for brain transmissions responsible for coping with stress.The study's authors say this new discovery can assist the medical community in developing new strategies to fight the disease.The research was led by VIB-KU Leuven professor Patrik Verstreken, and published in the journal Neuron.
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Researchers uncover disruption of stress-coping mechanism in Parkinson's disease
Researchers uncover disruption of stress-coping mechanism in Parkinson's disease
Leading-edge research by the team of professor Patrik Verstreken (VIB-KU Leuven) has shown for the first time that a malfunctioning stress-coping mechanism in the brain is at the root of Parkinson's disease.Genetic mutations that cause Parkinson's disease can prevent synapses - the junctions between neurons where electrical signals are transmitted - from coping with the stress of intense brain activity.This damages the synapses, which in turn disrupts the transmission of brain signals.Building on these findings, the scientists hope to correct the dysfunction and find strategies to re-establish normal synaptic communication.
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ISU researchers make progress in cure for Parkinson's disease
ISU researchers make progress in cure for Parkinson's disease
Researchers at Iowa State University have found a protein in the brain that could lead to a cure for Parkinson's disease, which affects about 1 million Americans.Victoria Miller has been living with the disease for 15 years.[VIDEO: ISU researchers make progress in cure for Parkinson's disease]"It affects me by rigidity, my muscles get really stiff, especially my left side is bad, and tremor," Miller said.She has had to trade old pastimes like gardening for things to keep her physically active, like boxing, which helps the disease.
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