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Mouse Model Shows How Parkinson’s Disease Begins in the Gut

Mouse Model Shows How Parkinson’s Disease Begins in the Gut

Transneuronal Propagation of Pathologic α-Synuclein from the Gut to the Brain Models Parkinson’s Disease Published: June 26, 2019 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2019.05.035 Interview with Ted Dawson discussing his lab’s demonstration that misfolded α-synuclein which can move from the stomach to the brain and cause physical and cognitive symptoms.: https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/mouse-model-shows-how-parkinsons-disease-begins-in-the-gut-66048

Falling Better for Aged Care

Falling Better for Aged Care

Professor Dr Margie Sharpe says, “loss of confidence after a fall all too often translates into avoidance of physical movement/activity. Meaning, we sit for long periods of time in an attempt to avoid falling over. Unfortunately, the lack of physical activity actually causes more falls.” You can think of it along these lines; sitting is the […]