Protein may advance Parkinson's by preventing neurons from clearing debris

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 02:28 in Health & Medicine

A protein linked to Parkinson's disease may cause neurodegeneration by inhibiting autophagy -- the process in which cells digest some of their contents -- according to a new study.

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