Summary

When actor Michael J. Fox revealed to television audiences that he suffered from Parkinson’s disease, he put a celebrity face on a debilitating disease that causes uncontrollable muscle tremors and rigidity of movement. Parkinson’s Disease, Second Edition reviews the history, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this chronic, progressive neurological disease that often affects people later in life. Discussing research into the possible genetic cause of Parkinson’s, this title also covers the exciting new treatments (and possible cure) that scientists are currently developing and testing.

Specifications

eBook

About the Author(s)

Andrew Bellemer is an associate professor of biology at Appalachian State University, where he teaches molecular biology and neurobiology. His research into the function and dysfunction of the nervous system has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.

Natalie Goldstein is a longtime science writer. She has master’s degrees in education and science and has written several science books for children and young adults. She has also written extensively on science and health for publishers of textbooks for students in elementary school, middle school, and high school.