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Monday, June 11, 2012

Virtual Team Parkinson's Research Update!


Dr. Jack Harless, Manager of The Franciscan Center

We currently have 13 members. This week we looked at exciting preliminary research at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Toxicology Unit at the University of Leicester. The researchers have identified a major pathway leading to brain cell death in mice with neurodegenerative disease. The team was able to block the pathway, preventing brain cell death and increasing survival in the mice. This may lead to more discoveries and practical applications for those with PD and Alzheimers in the future.


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