Department of Neurodegenerative Science
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Since 1946, the Fulbright Program has supported academic and research exchanges for graduate students and recent graduates in more than 160 countries.…
When it comes to finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease, developing a way to shield vulnerable brain cells from damage is at the top of…
Scientists have a gut feeling about Parkinson’s disease.
Namely, that it may not start in the brain, the organ most often associated with disease. Instead,…
Each year, an estimated 300 million people worldwide will experience depression, making it one of the most common health problems on a global scale.
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In honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month and the 200th anniversary of Dr. James Parkinson’s An Essay on the Shaking Palsy, we asked scientists in…
A major clue to understanding Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases may be right in front of our faces.
Or rather, on our faces.
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Parkinson’s is a progressive disease caused by the abnormal clumping of a protein in brain cells, some of which produce a chemical called dopamine that…
Biomedical research institute appoints two key positions, expanding its impact on neurodegenerative science
Grand Rapids, Mich. (Mar. 10, 2014) – Van Andel Research Institute’s…