Researchers in Hong Kong have identified a protein, Axin, that plays a key role in the production of neurons. They feel that by manipulating this pathway they can also help people with Autism and will be able to apply this discovery towards regenerating neurons in people with Parkinson’s disease. Unfortunately the researchers feel that any treatment based on this discovery is 10 years away.
- Description: “Researchers at University of Science and Technology have made a breakthrough in the study of the brain, with potential implications for the treatment of conditions such as autism and Parkinson’s disease….“
- Source Link: http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1311062/hkust-brain-study-offers-hope-treating-autism
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Annette is a fundraising consultant whose husband was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Annette found a team of scientists working on a technology she thinks can stop Parkinson's. She was then able to raise funding for the project from multiple financial donors. And that's how Stop Parkinson's was born.
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It is fine suggest possible help with Parkinsons but at the end of the statement it informs you 10 years have you idea what that does to someone with Parkinsons??You just do not have a clue 10yrs someone may be dead by then and if not 10yrs why bother to mention it? Possibly good PR for some —yet those with Parkinsons it can break your heart try thinking of others and not just yourself and your ego!!!!