Can magnetic fields help fight Parkinson's disease?

An international team has succeeded in using a magnetic field to target structures deep within the brain.

The researchers injected magnetic nanoplatelets into the relevant region.

By doing so, they succeeded in treating movement deficits in mice suffering from Parkinson's-like symptoms.

The new method is less invasive than standard stimulation procedures using implanted electrodes that are currently used to treat certain Parkinson's disease patients. ...