Compound blocks brain cell destruction in Parkinson's disease; Findings may open door to first protective therapy

Friday, February 11, 2011 - 21:30 in Health & Medicine

Scientists have produced the first known compound to show significant effectiveness in protecting brain cells directly affected by Parkinson's disease, a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disorder.

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