Rewriting Life Stem Cells Reveal Defect in Parkinson's Cells The nuclei of brain stem cells in some Parkinson’s patients become misshapen with age. The discovery opens up new ways to target the disease. by Susan Young Rojahn 2012-10-17T17:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life New Method for Making Neurons Could Lead to Parkinson's Treatment When transplanted into rodents with brain damage similar to Parkinson’s, the cells reversed the animals’ motor issues. by Emily Singer 2011-11-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rewriting Life Keeping Neurons Alive in Parkinson's Patients An upcoming clinical trial will attempt to solve problems that have plagued one potentially promising treatment. by Courtney Humphries 2011-06-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life A Magnetic Shortcut to Clinical Trials Finding effective drug dosages using MRI could accelerate drug development. by Veronique Greenwood 2010-12-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rewriting Life Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Research 23andMe’s consumer-based approach to research seems to be working. by Emily Singer 2010-04-15T17:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life Implanted Sensor Could Provide Clues to Brain Chemistry A system to detect brain chemicals may improve therapies for Parkinson’s and other disorders. by Emily Singer 2010-02-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rewriting Life Decoding the Brain with Light Scientists are using genetic “light switches” to probe memory and improve disease therapy. by Emily Singer 2009-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life Green Genes The first transgenic primates able to pass on their foreign genes are both a stunning medical advance and a troubling peek into the future. by Amanda Schaffer 2009-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life Sending Genes into the Brain More-invasive therapies show promise for treating Parkinson’s. by Emily Singer 2009-05-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life Illuminating Parkinson's Disease New technique suggests how deep brain stimulation ameliorates symptoms. by Jocelyn Rice 2009-03-20T00:00:00-04:00
