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.
http://parkinsonproject.tripod.com/id7.html
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/parkinsons-disease/DS00295/DSECTION=lifestyle-and-home-remedies
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