Neurodegenerative Disorders

Alpha-synuclein proteins assist in neurotransmitter release. But if the proteins clump up, they can contribute to neurodegeneration seen in Parkinson’s. Scientists are examining how they spread and how our brains clear these toxic clumps.
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