Fun Fact: Every brain has nearly 100 billion neurons, but just losing a few thousand in the right area can lead to Parkinson’s disease. Imagine if doctors could transplant new, healthy brain cells into people with Parkinson’s disease without the body fighting back. Now imagine those cells also came with a built-in kill switch—just in …
Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, has long puzzled and challenged the medical community. Characterized by tremors, stiffness, and slowed movement, its impact on patients is profound. Before the 1960s, options for managing this condition were limited and often ineffective. This blog takes you back to 1952, a pivotal year that marked an …