Mitochondrial dysfunction, either caused by a genetic mutation or acquired from environmental factors, has been implicated in the development of Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. Brain cells are very sensitive … Read more
A 2013 survey by the Parkinson’s disease Foundation (PDF) identified fatigue as the most pressing need for the Parkinson’s research community. While tremors, muscle stiffness, and irregular gait are the … Read more
Last Spring researchers at the Buck Institute confirmed that Parkinson’s disease (PD) is caused by mitochondria dysfunction in neurons that produce dopamine. This research had only been proven in animal … Read more