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

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“#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,…

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#Viewing dopamine receptors in their native habitat

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“#Viewing dopamine receptors in their native habitat” Cryo-EM structure of the D2 dopamine receptor bound to its G protein. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical Center Dopamine, a chemical that sends messages between different parts of the brain and body, plays a key role in a variety of diseases and behaviors by interacting with receptors on cells….