In order to analyze specific biochemical features of the brain, McGill University postdoctoral researcher Nguyen-Vi Mohamed employs a model made … Read More
Helping cells help themselves, and tackling Parkinson’s disease along the way
Shafqat Rasool vividly recalls his undergraduate revelation about neurodegenerative disease, the uncomfortable notion that an “expiration date” might apply to … Read More
Revealing the true face of a brain cell invader
After knowing people who were afflicted with neurodegenerative disorders while he was growing up, Maxime Rousseaux later encountered an even … Read More
Proteins that help provide energy for cells may be involved in Parkinson’s disease
All cells in the human body share a common need for energy to support their functions. In most cases, that … Read More
Seeking a synaptic solution to Parkinson’s disease
Dr. Hideto Takahashi’s interest in Parkinson’s disease was spawned by a desire to understand the synapse, a fundamental piece of … Read More
Investigating Parkinson’s as an autoimmune disease
The death of the brain cells that produce dopamine, the chemical messenger that signals other cells involved in motor control, … Read More
Caring for the whole person
The Movement Disorders Clinic at Toronto Western Hospital is a global leader in treating Parkinson’s disease. That’s why Dr. Sarah … Read More
Teach the Teacher
Among the most basic tools a doctor employs to check the reflexes of a patient with Parkinson’s disease is a … Read More
Understanding the brain’s way of walking
Most of us don’t have to think about what we’re doing when walk—whether it’s a stroll around our neighbourhood or … Read More
A little exercise goes a long way
Although everyone benefits from regular exercise, it’s particularly important for people with Parkinson’s disease. Regular physical activity can improve the … Read More