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·June 21, 2019·4 min read

A new drug target for chemically induced Parkinson’s disease

Mitochondrial CYP2D6 may be a powerful target for the treatment of Parkinson's disease induced by MPTP.

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·September 27, 2017·3 min read

Unlocking the Mysteries of Memory, and Potentially Enhancing It

Researchers have identified a compound that appears to enhance long term memory.

This image shows the neurons created as part of this experiment.

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·November 6, 2014·4 min read

Scientists Create Parkinson’s Disease in a Dish

A new study reports researchers have successfully created a human stem cell model of Parkinson's disease in a dish.

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Featured Neurology

·March 3, 2014·4 min read

Fluorogenic Probe Created To Evaluate Potential Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers have created a two photon flurogenic probe which could be a useful tool to assess a person's potential risk of developing Parkinson's disease and to track the diseases progression.

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·July 15, 2013·3 min read

Missing Brain Enzyme Leads to Abnormal Levels of Fear in Mice

A new study shows a missing brain protein could lead to abnormal levels of fear.

Cytochrome P450 2D6 structure in a 3-D rendering

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·January 18, 2013·3 min read

Penn Vet Study Reveals a Promising New Target for Parkinson’s Disease Therapies

With a new insight into a model of Parkinson’s disease, researchers have identified a novel target for mitigating some of the disease’s toll on the brain.