Simple hacks for life with Parkinson’s
Accessible designs that make the everyday tasks of those living with Parkinson’s a bit easier.
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Low level of an antioxidant in the blood is a cause of Parkinson’s disease 2
This Mendelian randomization analysis adds to the evidence of a causal protective effect of high urate levels.
Can the Brain Repair Itself? 5
Once Parkinson’s progression is stopped, the brain may have the capacity to repair its own neuronal circuitry.
Regenerating neurons using retroviral gene therapy 6
Once a treatment is discovered for stopping Parkinson’s progression, the next step is growing back the neurons, i.e. regenerating neurons.
Do diets low in zinc cause Parkinson’s? 8
Scientists observed protein clumping in yeast, caused by a deficiency in zinc, that looks similar to what is seen in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
RNA interference is a possible cure for Parkinson’s Disease 6
Researchers are studying RNA interference because understanding this process has the potential to lead to a cure for Parkinson’s and other diseases.
Regenerating neurons in Parkinson’s disease by activating the Axin pathway 1
Researchers feel that creating a therapy for regenerating neurons in people with Parkinson’s disease will involve manipulating this pathway with new drugs.
Older vs. early onset Parkinson’s – Is there a difference in goals? 2
Do those with early onset Parkinson’s hold out more hope for a cure, whereas older sufferers simply want more comfort?
Parkinson’s disease may be a failure to see old mitochondria as invading bacteria 1
The same PARK2 mutation that causes some early onset Parkinson’s cases, also leads to greater sensitivity to intracellular bacterial infections.
How do you tell your kids you have Parkinson’s? 1
See the creative steps this Dad took to tell his kids, and the world, about “a very tough disease”.