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Parkinson and alzheimer FAQ

GENE THERAPY - TECHNIQUE,ADVANTAGES, DISADVANTAGES,STATISTICAL APPROACH?

1. Though gene therapy is a modern technique why is it not successful and not practically that reliable as other techniques? 2.What are the disadvantages and advantages of gene therapy? 3.What would u suggest if the technique needs an improvement or what research can be done in gene therapy to make it the best? 4. What are the diseases that can be corrected by gene therapy and why all diseases cant be corrected by it? 5.How far it works for cancer and can u please explain it? How do u identify the target gene responsible for a particular disease so that u can correct by gene therapy? 6.Why is it short lived? 7.When new genes are inserted it might cause a mutation and thereby a defect might result......but that does not happen........why? 8. is gene therapy possible for Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease? 9.Can u give the percentage of how fwr its successful and how many percent of people have used it since its advent and how many still rely on it? Any other points about gene therapy also please tell........

Why is there such a negative opinion to stem cell research?

realize that people are against cloning just to retrieve stem cells, but how can they argue so vehemently about the subject when most do not even fully comprehend it? Stem cells are cells which are unspecialized. That is to say they can develop into any of the 220 different types of cells in your body. Embryonic stem cells can only be found within the first 10 days after fertilization and removing them means immediate death for the embryo. The other type of stem cells, called adult stem cells, exist in everyone, but can only differentiate into certain types of cells. That's right, everyone has stem cells in them, which, by using newly developed techniques, could be cultured to produce living tissue which could be replaced into the body. Stem cells and, obviously, stem cell research can only result in cures for diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and a ton of other of conditions. So why is everyone so against stem cell research when it can only do us good?

What activities that we normally define as unhealthy can actually be beneficial for certain diseases or cancer?

The reason I ask this is because the other day i heard that cigrettes can help prevent alzheimer's; 1 glass of alcohol (granted 1 glass) can help with improve cardiovascular flow; as well as being about 25 lbs over wieght can help prevent parkinson's disease. So seriously what other reckless behavior is good for you (in a round about way)?

Bridal Registry Question?

Jacob, age 92, and Rebecca, age 89, living in Florida , are all excited about their decision to get married. They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding, and on the way they pass a Drugstore. Jacob suggests they go in. Jacob addresses the man behind the counter: Are you the owner? The pharmacist answers, Yes. Jacob: We're about to get married. Do you sell heart Medication? Pharmacist: Of course we do. Jacob: How about medicine for circulation? Pharmacist: All kinds Jacob: Medicine for rheumatism? Pharmacist: Definitely. Jacob: How about suppositories? Pharmacist: You bet! Jacob: Medicine for memory problems, arthritis and Alzheimer's? Pharmacist: Yes, a large variety. The works. Jacob: What about vitamins, sleeping pills, Geritol, antidotes for Parkinson's disease? Pharmacist: Absolutely. Jacob: Everything for heartburn and indigestion? Pharmacist: We sure do. Jacob: You sell wheelchairs and walkers and canes? Pharmacist: All speeds and Sizes. Jacob: Adult diapers? Pharmacist: Sure. Jacob: We'd like to use this store as our Bridal Registry. What else could the old guy have asked about .

which one is worse?!?

Parkinson’s disease o Type II diabetes o Liver disease o Breast cancer o Alzheimer’s disease