Integrative Research Laboratories (IRLAB) is planning a Phase 2b/3 clinical trial of its investigational therapy mesdopetam (IRL790) to…
Marisa Wexler, MS
Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.
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Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
A $3.7 million federal grant is funding a project aiming to clarify how exposure to manganese, a trace metal, affects…
Cognitive abilities and problems with freezing of gait in people with Parkinson’s disease do not seem to be significantly related, new…
A consensus statement from the Parkinson’s Foundation declares there isn’t enough data yet to draw reliable conclusions about whether…
Bright light therapy can help improve sleep in people with Parkinson’s disease, likely due to its effects on the…
Predictive models can help diagnose Parkinson’s disease in early stages, and could be used to distinguish Parkinson’s from conditions…
A program that teaches Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers techniques to manage day-to-day activities over the course of this disease can help…
Although there isn’t currently sufficient evidence to draw definitive conclusions, it is possible that people who survive COVID-19 may…
Inhaled McIntyre powder, which was used in the mining industry during the mid-20th century, is associated with an increased risk…
A fall prevention program that combines yoga and occupational therapy was well-received by people living with Parkinson’s disease,…