Gene therapy eases Parkinson’s symptoms by rewiring parts of the brain
This article was taken from: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2186723-gene-therapy-eases-parkinsons-symptoms-by-rewiring-parts-of-the-brain/ By Alice Klein A gene therapy treatment for Parkinson’s disease appears to relieve symptoms by rewiring the brain circuits involved in movement. People with Parkinson’s disease have tremors and muscle stiffness that are caused by overstimulation of a brain area called the subthalamic nucleus, which is responsible for coordinating the brain’s…