#Lab-grown mini brains mimic Parkinson’s disease, researchers say

#Lab-grown mini brains mimic Parkinson’s disease, researchers say

“#Lab-grown mini brains mimic Parkinson’s disease, researchers say” Researchers have grown miniature brains in laboratory dishes to mirror Parkinson’s disease, learn how it progresses and study new treatments, Duke-NUS Medical School announced Tuesday, in what was reported as a first-time feat. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder without a cure and which gradually causes movement-related issues,…

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#Swiss hiker defies Parkinson’s, plans new challenge

#Swiss hiker defies Parkinson’s, plans new challenge

“#Swiss hiker defies Parkinson’s, plans new challenge” NYON, Switzerland, July 21 – A Swiss man with Parkinson’s who hiked more than Yves Auberson, who has Parkinson disease and recently walked 683.5 miles across the Alps to raise awareness of the debilitating neurological disease is gearing up for his next challenge after undergoing an operation to implant electrodes in his brain. Yves…

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