118. The Science of Parkinson's Disease

Michael J Fox's new film Still about his life with Parkinson's disease has inspired Luke to look at the impacts of the disease, the available treatments and to explain what causes the degeneration. With numbers of those diagnosed with Parkinson's expected to double by 2030, Luke also talks through the latest research findings.

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Have you ever wondered why we laugh or if you can really die of a broken heart? Join Professor Luke O'Neill on ‘Show Me the Science’ as he tackles a different issue each week; from the serious to the silly, all explained through science. This Newstalk production will open the world of science to people of all ages. New episodes every Thursday. Show me the Science is with thanks to B Braun. Listen and subscribe to Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.   You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'