Diagnosing Parkinson’s using a blood-based genetic signature

Parkinson’s disease is best known for its effects on the central nervous system. In addition, recent scientific advances generally emphasize the role of the immune system in the presence and development of the disease.

In a study published today in Brain, researchers led by Université de Montréal associate professor of neuroscience Martine Tétreault show that some cell types in the immune system are activated more in patients who have Parkinson’s.

“Thanks to a new technology called…

Continue Reading


News Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *