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Epigenetics in neurodegenerative diseases
The Labrie Laboratory studies the complex interplay between genetic and epigenetic features in both Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases in an effort to better understand disease origins and to aid in the development of new diagnostics and therapies.
News
Epigenetic dysregulation of enhancers in neurons drive Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
Jamie Talan | NeurologyToday
25 July 2019
Van Andel Institute uncovers path to neuron death in Alzheimer’s patients
Sheila McGrath | MLive
27 May 2019
How does the appendix play a role in Parkinson’s disease?
Science Friday | Alexa Lim
2 Nov. 2018
BBC Newshour (For Dr. Labrie’s segment, please skip to *45:00*)
James Coomarasamy | BBC Newshour
1 Nov. 2018
Appendix removal is linked to lower risk of Parkinson’s
Lauran Neergaard | Associated Press
31 Oct. 2018
Had your appendix removed? Your Parkinson’s risk may be 20% lower
Susan Scutti | CNN
31 Oct. 2018
It started as a ‘weird idea,’ but a new study shows the appendix can initiate Parkinson’s
Sharon Begley | STAT
31 Oct. 2018
Parkinson’s disease ‘may’ start in gut
James Gallagher | BBC
31 Oct. 2018
Appendix Removal Is Linked to Lower Risk of Parkinson’s
Lauran Neergaard | The New York Times
31 Oct. 2018
Appendix removal is linked to lower risk of Parkinson’s
Lauran Neergaard | The Washington Post
31 Oct. 2018
Removing appendix linked to lower risk of Parkinson’s disease: study
CTVNews.ca Staff | CTV
31 Oct. 2018
Putting it all together: Reflections from fifty interviews with world leading Parkinson’s and biomedical experts
Journal of Parkinson’s Disease
11 June 2018
Does Parkinson’s begin in the gut?
Scientific American
8 May 2018
Meet the scientist behind the science: Dr. Viviane Labrie
VAI Voice
17 April 2018
Interview With Epigenetics Expert Dr. Viviane Labrie
Tomorrow Edition
12 March 2018
Stemming inflammation offers new hope for treating Parkinson’s disease
VAI Voice
7 Nov. 2017
Lessons from lactose intolerance: Investigating epigenomic aging
VAI Voice
14 June 2016
Explaining the epigenome: An interview with Dr. Viviane Labrie (part two)
VAI Voice
24 May 2016
Explaining the epigenome: An interview with Dr. Viviane Labrie (part one)
VAI Voice
17 May 2016
VAI Happenings
WGVU
20 April 2016
Van Andel Research Institute expands into new areas of Parkinson’s research
16 Nov. 2015
The Aging Epigenome
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