Gizem Donmez Researches Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s Disease is a disease that many people know of, but are not all too familiar with. Gizem Donmez has spent the last few years researching and studying the disease and continually looks for ways to better inform the public about it.

Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects one’s movement. It is a slowly developing disease that can take years, and even decades to fully progress. Some of the beginning symptoms are tremors in the extremities and a lack of facial expressions. Other symptoms can include slowed movement, stiff muscles, and changes in speech. Parkinson’s is almost always caused by genetic mutations, but can be further enhanced by the presence of toxins in the environment.

Current research into Parkinson’s Disease involves observing animals, studying gene therapy, and looking at the possibility of stem cell transplants. Gizem Donmez has been on the front lines of this research as a molecular biologist and current neuroscience professor.

Gizem Donmez’s research is using the new technologies being. PET scans are also being utilized in research now, helping scientists further investigate cells and proteins. Treatment options are also improving. Scientists have developed new patches which can be worn with those in the beginning stages of Parkinson’s. Everyone should be informed on Parkinson’s Disease, as it currently affects nearly 1 million Americans.

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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/parkinsons-disease/DS00295/DSECTION=lifestyle-and-home-remedies