Brain cells could be reprogrammed to reverse the symptoms of Parkinson’s

New research published in Nature Biotechnology shows that for the first time it may be possible to reprogramme cells inside the brain to reverse the symptoms of Parkinson’s. The study, which was carried out in mice, demonstrates that a virus can deliver instructions to turn cells that are not lost in Parkinson’s into the type that are – potentially offering a new way to replace lost brain cells. Parkinson’s is caused by the loss of dopamine producing brain cells. Dopamine is used to help the brain communicate messages about movement, but as these cells are lost the brain cannot control