“CRISPR Technology Uncovers New Key Genes in Parkinson’s Disease”
Scientists from Northwestern University have identified new key genes linked to Parkinson’s disease using the groundbreaking CRISPR technology. The research, conducted in March, has revealed novel genetic pathways that can modify the progression of the disease, opening the door for future treatments.
By utilizing the gene-editing tool, researchers were able to pinpoint genes that either protect against or exacerbate the symptoms of Parkinson’s. This could have significant impacts on the development of new therapies, potentially enabling doctors to slow the progression of the disease or even prevent it altogether.
The study involved screening nearly 2,000 genes in human neurons. Dr. Dimitri Krainc, chair of neurology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, noted, “Our study provides a map that could guide the development of new therapies to slow disease progression or even prevent the onset of Parkinson’s disease.”
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