Altered circadian rhythm worsens Parkinson's disease, researchers show

Chronic lack of sleep and irregular sleep-wake cycles may be risk factors of Parkinson's disease, new work suggests. In an animal model, the researchers show that disturbances in circadian rhythm that exist before Parkinson's onset dramatically worsen motor and learning deficits brought on by the disease.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/04/160405093112.htm