Monday, October 29, 2007

Research News: Parkinson's treatment tied to impulsiveness

The News:
Parkinson's treatment tied to impulsiveness
Associated Press Updated: 1:29 p.m. MT Oct 25, 2007
WASHINGTON - Your brain is supposed to fire a "hold your horses" signal when faced with a tough choice. But a brain implant that stops the tremors of Parkinson's disease may block that signal — a new explanation for why some Parkinson's patients become hugely impulsive.

The Research:
Read the research behind this story in the journal Science.

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