Nerve Cells restored in Monkeys with Parkinsons like disease

Parkinson’s disease causes the progressive loss of nerve cells that release dopamine, a chemical that helps control body movement. The researchers triggered a similar loss of cells in macaque monkeys, then used human stem cells to replace them. They hope to have human clinical trials in 2018. The animals showed significant improvement in their symptoms …

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Diabetes drug Exenatide shows evidence of slowing progression of Parkisons

A drug commonly used to treat diabetes may have disease-modifying potential to treat Parkinson’s disease, a new UCL-led study suggests, paving the way for further research to define its efficacy and safety. The study, published in The Lancet and funded by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), found that people with Parkinson’s …

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