Protein Research Improves Study of Neuropharmacology

Published October 7, 2010

Protein Research Improves Study of Neuropharmacology
A recently published study by Weill Cornell indicates that researchers have wiretapped the elusive communication system of neurons, allowing us to pharmacologically boost signaling in cases of neurodegeneration, such as that associated with Parkinson’s disease. This work shows that one specific protein – cyclin-dependent kinase 5 (CDK5) – hugely impacts the number of neurotransmitters conveyed …
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Wysox doctor faces felony charge; Dr. Constance Sweet arrested for allegedly prescribing controlled substances to drug …
Wysox doctor Constance Sweet was charged Tuesday with one count of a felony charge of prescribing outside accepted treatment principals, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and a $ 250,000 fine, according to a press release issued Tuesda
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