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The beauty of basic research is that sometimes, when you’re not looking for it, you make a discovery that answers a critical question in an entirely new or different field. That’s what happened to Geoffrey Hesketh. Hesketh, a cell biologist, was investigating how proteins move around in cells to arrive at their surface in the … Read more
Most of our body’s cells contain mitochondria, small components crucial to ensuring that a cell obtains adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a molecule that provides essential chemical energy for biological functions. When mitochondria are damaged, a cell must remove them before they contaminate it, which can lead to cell death. “It’s really important to get rid of … Read more
Are you a caregiver and need someone to listen to you for a few minutes or connect you with respite care services? Would you welcome the chance to meet with others like you living with Parkinson’s? Are you looking for a Parkinson’s exercise class in your community? Whether it’s helping you to navigate what you … Read more
Congratulations to the more than 6,000 participants, volunteers, sponsors and community members in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, who have come together during the past eight years to be part of the annual Lows in Motion fundraiser. The community event raises funds to improve the lives of people living with Parkinson’s in Saskatchewan. Including the 2016 event held … Read more
An enduring fascination with the brain, and the desire for answers and solutions for his patients living with Parkinson’s, motivates Dr. Philippe Huot in his Parkinson’s research. As a Movement Disorder Neurologist at the Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, he understands how patients and their families struggle with dyskinesia and hallucinations, two of many … Read more
Researchers now know that when a gene called Parkin is damaged, it can cause the familial form of Parkinson’s disease. Parkin’s role within brain cells is critical in making sure those cells produce energy and stay healthy. What researchers need to know more about – and what biochemist Jacob Aguirre is investigating – is the … Read more
Every month, we have an opportunity for you to take charge of Parkinson’s and learn to live your best. Whether you are a person with Parkinson’s or sharing a home with someone living with the disease, why not make 2017 the year to learn more about how to live your best each day. Topics cover … Read more
When Parkinson’s disease comes into a person’s life and their home, it changes everything. We’ve been changing too. The recent union of six Parkinson’s organizations into one Parkinson Canada shows that we are taking the bold steps needed to grow our capacity to reach more people with Parkinson’s, effectively and efficiently. This is more important … Read more