Stem Cells from Adult Nose Tissue Used to Cure Parkinson’s Disease in Rats
Scientists have for the first time used adult human stem cells to “cure” rats with Parkinson’s. The study, published in the current issue of STEM CELLS Translational Medicine, details how…
Placebo effect works for PD patients
Past research has shown that while Parkinson’s disease is a neurological reality, the brain systems involved may also be affected by a patient’s expectations about treatment. The new study, published…
Breakthrough in understanding Parkinson’s disease
Science Daily today reported that scientists at Trinity College Dublin have made an important breakthrough in our understanding of Parkin — a protein that regulates the repair and replacement of…
Edinburgh Student Wins Prize in Picture Competition
Brain scientists submitted images, captured in the course of their research, to the Picturing Parkinson’s competition, established by Parkinson’s UK in the memory of Dr Jonathan Stevens, a scientist who…
Blocking mitochondrial fission
A study led by a researcher from Plymouth University in the UK, has discovered that the inhibition of a particular mitochondrial fission protein could hold the key to potential treatment…
Arthur Roach appointed Director of Research and Development
Dr Arthur Roach (pictured) has been appointed as Research Director at Parkinson’s UK, bringing with him over 25 years’ experience directing research in Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative conditions at universities,…
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