#New treatment for Parkinson’s may be found in a brain protein called GDF5

Admin6 years ago09 mins

“#New treatment for Parkinson’s may be found in a brain protein called GDF5” Parkinson’s disease, a brain disorder that affects over 10 million people worldwide, is caused by the gradual loss of dopamine neurons. The loss of these neurons leads to involuntary tremors, stiffness, and balance problems. While there are drugs to treat these symptoms,…

#No, you can’t puncture your brain with a COVID-19 swab test

Admin6 years ago05 mins

“#No, you can’t puncture your brain with a COVID-19 swab test” Credit: Unsplash (edited) People who have had the COVID swab test say that it feels like their brain is being pierced by an oversized cotton bud. Recent lurid headlines will not put people at ease. “Woman’s nose ‘starts leaking brain and spinal fluid’ after…