Calculating Gene and Protein Connections in a Parkinson's Model

Researchers created an algorithm that meshes existing data to produce a clearer flow chart of how cells respond to stimuli. Using this new method, Whitehead Institute and MIT scientists have analyzed alpha-synuclein toxicity to identify genes and pathways that affect cell survival. Misfolded alpha-synuclein protein is a hallmark of Parkinson's.

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