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Researchers have found that abnormal oscillations of electrical signals in the brain could be causing the motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease.

Abnormal oscillation in the brain causes the motor deficits seen in people with Parkinson's disease brain injury, scientists have said.

A study published in the European Journal of Neuroscience revealed that people with the brain injury have oscillatory electrical signals in their brain which cause the motor deficits in the condition.

These faulty signals disturb the information flow of motor commands, causing the symptoms.

While abnormal neuronal oscillations have previously been reported in Parkinsonian patients and animal models, this study provides direct evidence that the oscillations are linked to motor abnormalities.

Study leader Professor Atsushi Nambu commented: "By investigating the 'oscillatory' nature of electrical signals in the basal ganglia, we can advance our understanding of the pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease.

"This may provide us important clues to developing new treatments for Parkinson's disease."

Meanwhile, researchers at 23andMe have uncovered a genetic variant which could protect people who are at a high risk for Parkinson's disease.

The research revealed the potentially protective properties of the gene serum/glucocorticoid regulated kinase 1 (SGK1).

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