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Depression often untreated in Parkinson's disease Posted: 15 Aug 2014 04:26 PM PDT Depression is known to be a common symptom of Parkinson's disease, but remains untreated for many patients, according to a new study. In fact, depression is the most prevalent non-motor symptom of Parkinson's, a chronic neurodegenerative disorder typically associated with movement dysfunction. Among those with high levels of depressive symptoms, only one-third had been prescribed antidepressants before the study began, and even fewer saw social workers or mental health professionals for counseling.

Carbon nanotubes and near-infrared lasers promise a cost effective solution for cell membrane manipulation Posted: 14 Aug 2014 06:24 PM PDT Researchers have developed a new, targeted method for perforating cell membranes in order to deliver drugs to, or manipulate the genes of, individual cells.

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