Rice study reveals Parkinson's protein clumps rob brain cells of vital energy
October 20, 2025
October 20, 2025
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice study reveals Parkinson's protein clumps rob brain cells of vital energy
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A new study led by Rice University's Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede has revealed that protein clumps, or plaques that clog the brain, associated with Parkinson's disease are not merely waste; they can actively drain energy from brain cells. These clumps, composed of a prot . . .
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Rice study reveals Parkinson's protein clumps rob brain cells of vital energy
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A new study led by Rice University's Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede has revealed that protein clumps, or plaques that clog the brain, associated with Parkinson's disease are not merely waste; they can actively drain energy from brain cells. These clumps, composed of a prot . . .