Scientists Say a Major Assumption About Parkinson’s Disease May Be Wrong

Scientists Say a Major Assumption About Parkinson’s Disease May Be Wrong

A new study suggests dopamine may not directly control how fast or forcefully movements are made, challenging a long-standing view in neuroscience. New research led by McGill University is questioning a widely held idea about how dopamine influences movement, a finding that may change how scientists approach treatments for Parkinson’s disease. The study, published in [...]

Brain markers could offer early clues into Parkinson's

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