Chemical from Soil Bacteria Shows Potential Neuron Toxicity; Has Possible Parkinson's Implications

Chemical from Soil Bacteria Shows Potential Neuron Toxicity; Has Possible Parkinson's Implications




(PhysOrg.com) -- A chemical produced by common soil bacteria may kill neurons that produce dopamine, according to an article authored by University of Alabama researchers publishing Oct. 6. Dopamine neuron demise leads to the hallmark symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, a movement disorder affecting some 1 million Americans.