UA team takes step in finding treatment for Parkinson's disease

[Syrinx]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. University of Alabama researchers have found a possible method of halting the onset of Parkinson's disease.

An article published this week in the Journal of Neuroscience details findings by Guy and Kim Caldwell and doctoral student Sonsong Cao. Their research shows a chemical process that may help stop the spread of Parkinson's.

Guy Caldwell says the university has already applied for national and international patents for treatments that could come from the findings.

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http://www.whnt19.com/Global/story.asp?S=3212381

[Guaranteed]

1. OUTSTANDING. NT

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2. I wonder where Sonsong Cao is from?

-- An article published this week in the Journal of Neuroscience details findings by Guy and Kim Caldwell and doctoral student Sonsong Cao. Their research shows a chemical process that may help stop the spread of Parkinson's. --

I wonder if he is in the USA on a Visa? I understand the application rate to these types of universities has declined greatly. This once fine country with people grabbing at the opportunity to come here to study is declining and we lose out by not having people like Sonsong Cao if he (or either of the other two) are from other countries. They do mention the word 'international' in this article.

In any event, if this is perhaps a major breakthrough for Parkinson's Disease, I am very encouraged!

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[Chomskyite]

4. Whatever his nationality, we NEED him

I've seen what that disease can do. Let's get as many Sonsong Caos into this country as we can. As fast as possible.

[Chomskyite]

3. Dadgummit

Alabama beats Arkansas yet again . . . but then we ALL win on this one, don't we?

Of course big pharma will charge $400 a pill for whatever comes out of this research.

[Syrinx]

5. yeah, on this one...

I would have just as soon seen the Razorbacks "win." As long as the work gets done. I hope this turns out to be as big as it sounds like it may be.

Oh, and haven't the Hogs been beating the Tide enough? In football, I'm glad that big ol' scampering quarterback is gone. ;)

[Syrinx]

6. here's an article with a bit more detail

The site requires registration. Here's what bugmenot.com says to use. I don't know if this login works though:

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http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050414/NEWS/504140353/1007

[Lindacooks]

7. Yep, login works, thanks!

[Syrinx]

8. glad it worked!

Thanks for reading it.