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Unraveling the Complexities of Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers are striving to unravel the complexities of Parkinson’s disease, which continues to impact millions of lives around the world. This progressive neurological disorder causes motor control and coordination problems as well as non-motor symptoms like depression or dementia. Understanding Parkinson’s Disease: What Causes It? Parkinson’s disease is primarily an affliction to the substantia nigra, a region of the brain responsible for producing dopamine. Dopamine … Continue reading Unraveling the Complexities of Parkinson’s Disease

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Gene Editing Could Help Treat Parkinson’s Disease

Gene Editing for Parkinson’s disease is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people around the world. While there are treatments to manage its symptoms, there is no cure. But researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have now discovered that gene editing could potentially be used as an effective treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Researchers used CRISPR-Cas9, a gene editing technique, on mice … Continue reading Gene Editing Could Help Treat Parkinson’s Disease