Research at UF suggests how new, therapeutic genes that have been irrevocably delivered to the human brain to treat Parkinson’s can be controlled if the genes unexpectedly start causing problems.
Archive for 2009
UF scientists construct ‘off switch’ for Parkinson therapy
By John Pastor • Sep 11th, 2009 • Category: From the Lab, NeuroscienceAcclaimed genetics researchers to visit UF
By John Pastor • Sep 11th, 2009 • Category: EventFive internationally acclaimed genetics researchers will present findings at Florida Genetics 2009, the annual symposium of the UF Genetics Institute.
MBI Discovery prompts development of space radiation sensors
By John Pastor • Sep 11th, 2009 • Category: MiscellaneousA discovery by McKnight Brain Institute scientists about the effects of cosmic radiation on stem cells has prompted development of new measures to protect astronauts.
Retired UF faculty member to receive award at ARTERY 9
By Christine Velasquez • Sep 9th, 2009 • Category: AwardsWilmer Nichols, Ph.D., former director of basic cardiovascular research at UF’s College of Medicine, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award Friday from ARTERY, the Association for Research in Arterial Structure and Physiology.
