Stanford Scientists ‘Totally Surprised’ By Potential Parkinson’s Treatment Discovery

A recent study from Stanford Medicine that “totally surprised” researchers highlighted what could be a promising approach to slowing Parkinson’s disease progression.

The research, published in the journal Science Signaling, took a closer look at enzymes — proteins in the body that speed up chemical reactions and are essential for digestion, liver function and other key functions, according to Cleveland Clinic — and their role in Parkinson’s.

The team found that targeting a certain enzyme helped to restore neuron and cell communication in mice.