Two New Genetic Mutations Linked to Parkinson’s
Using a new, cutting-edge gene sequencing technology, researchers funded in part by PDF, have discovered two new genes, VPS35 and EIF4G1, linked to familial Parkinson’s. The results were reported in the July 14 and September 9 issues of the American Journal of Human Genetics. Could understanding these genes also improve our understanding of Parkinson’s?
Individuals with Parkinson’s Who Experience Resting Tremor Are Less Likely to Experience Dyskinesia
Are certain people with Parkinson’s more at risk for a common side effect of levodopa, called dyskinesia? A new study published in the August 2011 issue of Archives of Neurology says yes. Find out what your symptoms may say about your risk.
Structure of Alpha-Synuclein Protein Takes Surprising Twist
Alpha-synuclein is the hallmark of Parkinson’s, but even researchers were surprised by what they saw when they looked at its structure, says a study published in the August 14, 2011 issue of Nature. What can we learn from this surprising twist?
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Researcher:
Manolo Carta, Ph.D.