How Yale Scientists May Have Found How Parkinson's Disease Spreads Through the Brain A breakthrough in understanding how Parkinson's disease spreads through the brain has left many in the scientific community optimistic about potential new treatments.
However, it's essential to separate hype from substance and consider what this discovery truly means for patients.
The research, conducted by Yale scientists, reveals that two neuron surface proteins – mGluR4 and NPDC1 – facilitate the entry of misfolded α synuclein into healthy neurons.