Undiscovered cause of Parkinson’s found for first time by scientists in huge breakthrough
Scientists have made a potentially “life-changing” discovery that could pave the way for new drugs to treat Parkinson’s disease. Experts have known for several decades that the PINK1 protein is directly linked to Parkinson’s disease – the fastest growing neurodegenerative condition in the world.
Scientists solve decades-long Parkinson's mystery
Researchers have made a huge leap forward in the fight against Parkinson's disease, solving a decades-long mystery. In a major breakthrough, they have been able to see the human PINK1 protein and how it is switched on for the first time.
Scientists make breakthrough in Parkinson’s disease research that could lead to new treatment options
Researchers have discovered more about PINK1, a protein that’s directly tied to Parkinson’s disease. A team from Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Australia has shown how the protein attaches to cell mitochondria,
Australian scientists solve decades-long Parkinson’s mystery
In a breakthrough for people living with Parkinson’s, a new study has finally determined the structure of a protein linked to the disease.
Scientists solve decades-long Parkinson’s mystery in 'life-changing' discovery
Researchers have made a breakthrough in the battle against Parkinson’s disease by solving a long-standing mystery, in a huge step towards finding future treatments for the fastest growing neurodegenerative condition in the world.
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Parkinson's treatment closer as problematic protein imaged for first time
Scientists have finally pinned down a protein that’s largely responsible for Parkinson’s disease. Known as PINK1, the protein ...
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Structure of Human PINK1and Its Role in Parkinson's Disease
Discover PINK1 structure offers new hope for Parkinson’s disease treatment by revealing its mitochondrial interactions and ...
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Pretty in PINK1, Cryo-EM Reveals How Kinase Anchors to Mitochondria
This new cryo-EM structure represents a remarkable advance in our understanding of how human PINK1 is stabilized” said ...
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Decades-Long Parkinson's Disease Mystery Solved
WEHI researchers have made a huge leap forward in the fight against Parkinson’s disease, solving a decades-long mystery that paves the way for development of new drugs to treat the condition. First ...
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Why are men more affected by Parkinson's disease? 🔬
A recent study reveals an immune mechanism that could explain why Parkinson's disease affects more men than women. This ...
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Structure of Key Parkinson’s Disease Protein, PINK1, Seen for First Time
Researchers say structure reveals many new ways to change PINK1, essentially switching it on, which will be "life-changing" for people with Parkinson’s disease.
Why this never-before-seen image offers hope to Parkinson's sufferers
Australian researchers have made a major leap forward in Parkinson's disease treatment, solving an old mystery.