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H5N1 avian flu virus linked to onset of Parkinson's disease

The H5N1 avian flu virus - aka bird flu - does not usually infect humans, but at least one strain has shown that when it does it leaves us significantly more susceptible to the risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

In the Media by Michael Krebs

Pesticide exposure found to increase risk of Parkinson's disease

Researchers have found years of exposure to the combination of two pesticides increased the risk of Parkinson's by 75 percent.

In the Media by Bob Ewing - 6 comments

Toad Study May Provide Insight Into How Muscles Work

Study of toads lends a fresh perspective that could lead to designing more efficient electric motors, better prostheses and new medical treatments for neuromuscular diseases like Parkinson's.

In the Media by Bob Ewing

Researchers Implant Camera Inside Mouse's Brain to Study Parkinson's

Researchers from Japan have implanted a tiny camera inside a mouse’s brain to study memory behavior. They hope the study will help them analyze and treat Parkinson’s disease and other illnesses.

In the Media by Chris V. Thangham - 3 comments

Pesticides Link To Parkinson's Disease

A new report shows the shocking links between ordinary pesticides and Parkinson's disease

In the Media by Michelle Duffy - 1 comment

Cigarettes and Coffee May Protect You From Parkinson's

We're so used to hearing about the negative effects smoking and caffeine can have. Now researchers are finding there could be some benefits.

In the Media by Lisa Angotti - 2 comments

New Study to Test Creatine as Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease

The nutritional supplement that made Mark McGwire famous, or infamous, is now being used in a clinical trial for Parkinson’s disease.

In the Media by rob13 - 2 comments

Plan to create human-cow embryos

UK scientists have applied for permission to create embryos by fusing human DNA with cow eggs.

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VIDEO: Health Explained: What is Parkinson's?

Dr Kieran Breen of Parkinson's UK explains what we think happens in the brains of people with Parkinson's

In pictures: Norman Parkinson

Vintage prints by British fashion photographer Norman Parkinson

Parkinson's cells 'made in lab'

Scientists in the US have successfully made human brain cells in the lab that are an exact replica of genetically caused Parkinson's disease.

VIDEO: 'Parkinson's is with you for life'

Researchers are to conduct the world's biggest study into the causes of Parkinson's disease, a brain condition that affects almost 130,000 people in the UK.

Major Parkinson's study launched

A neurologist based at Glasgow University is leading the world's biggest research study into the cause of Parkinson's disease.