Dora Dias-Santagata

New research suggests that oxidative stress – which results from an accumulation of free radicals – is involved in the neurodegeneration observed in dementias such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, whilst the administration of anti-oxidants has the opposite effect and so might help in the control of these types of diseases. The research done by Doras Dias-Santagata, a Portuguese scientist, and colleagues, just published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation is exciting news for neurodegenerative patients all over the world.

* "This article is the result of a project for the divulgation of portuguese science" http://www.cienciahoje.pt/1455"