What is Parkinson’s disease and what are the new treatments?

What is Parkinson’s disease and what are the new treatments?

New research and technology have allowed advancements in the way patients can take their medication.

Metabolic driver of Parkinson's disease offers new target for treatment

Researchers have identified a key enzyme driving forms of Parkinson's disease, and have shown how blocking it restores normal function in animal and cell models, offering a promising new drug target for the condition.

Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that affects the movement and is characterized by symptoms such as tremors, stiffness and slowness. This progressive disease is caused by the degeneration of nerve cells in part of the brain called black substance, which is responsible for the production of dopamine, a crucial neurotransmitter for motor control. The...