Purdue researchers reveal role of protein mutation in Parkinson's disease
Purdue University researchers revealed how a mutation in a protein shuts down a protective function needed to prevent the death of neurons in Parkinson's disease, possibly opening the door to new drug strategies to treat the disorder....
Source: PhysOrg - Tuesday, 21 February
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