Exploring Early Detection of Parkinson's Disease with AI and Time Travel
Researchers at Cardiff University are using skin cell samples to understand the earliest causes of Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative condition that affects over 8.5 million individuals globally. By developing the cells into neurons, they hope to listen in on the communication between brain cells and identify differences between Parkinson's and non-Parkinson's cells. Understanding the early cause of the disease can help medical treatment reach individuals faster and at a stage where there is a higher chance of successful treatment. The cause of Parkinson's disease is thought to arise from a complex interaction between genetic and environmental factors.
