Salk Scientists Pinpoint Key Player in Parkinson's Disease Neuron Loss (1 of 2)

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Salk Scientists Pinpoint Key Player in Parkinson's Disease Neuron Loss (1 of 2)

Caption: The Salk researchers found that a common genetic mutation involved in Parkinson's disease deforms the membranes (green) surrounding the nuclei (blue) of neural stem cells. The discovery may lead to new ways to diagnose and treat the disease.

Credit: Courtesy of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies

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