Mechanism that leads to sporadic Parkinson's disease identified
Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 16:00
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have identified a mechanism that appears to underlie the common sporadic (non-familial) form of Parkinson’s disease, the progressive movement disorder. The discovery highlights potential new therapeutic targets for Parkinson’s and could lead to a blood test for the disease. The study was based mainly on analysis of human brain tissue.