Fluke Discovery Finds Mature Mouse Neurons Can Be Reprogrammed, Researchers Report
While attempting to transform a type of brain cell into neurons, researchers instead discovered they can turn mature neurons —…
Articles by Stacy Grieve, PhD
Brian Grant Foundation Launches Online Parkinson’s Exercise Training Program for Professionals
A new online exercise training program for professionals working with Parkinson’s disease patients has been launched by the…
Feedback from Parkinson’s Patients Can Help Improve Trial Recruitment, Retention, Study Says
Getting the perspective of Parkinson’s disease patients on their motivations and experiences participating in clinical trials can help…
Michael J. Fox Foundation Grants $7.7M for New Parkinson’s Research
New research projects focused on better ways to monitor and treat Parkinson’s disease were awarded funding recently by the…
Parkinson’s Protein Alpha-Synuclein Blocks Brain Growth Factor, Research Finds
Recent research shows that the Parkinson’s disease (PD) protein, alpha-synuclein, blocks pro-survival signals from an important brain growth factor. These…