Making a gut-brain connection
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Parkinson's pathways."
Educator Guide: Parkinson’s Pathways
In Parkinson’s disease, misfolded proteins kill brain cells that help control movement (illustrated). A growing body of evidence hints that those proteins may get their start in the gut.
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About this guide
Use this guide to help students learn about Parkinson’s disease through the Science News article “Parkinson’s pathways.” The article reports on recent research exploring the role that the gastrointestinal tract may play in the disease.
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Navigate neuroscience
Students will use resources beyond the article to answer more detailed questions on neuroscience, biochemistry and microbiology.
Radical protection
Students will analyze a graph from the Science News article "Parkinson's pathways."
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