‘In a new study, researchers successfully developed the first non-toxic animal model of Parkinson’s disease using a naturally occurring mouse pathogen called Theiler’s murine encephalomyelitis virus (TMEV).

The pilot study proves that a simple, transient viral infection can trigger the exact long-term brain damage, dopamine depletion, and physical walking disabilities observed in human Parkinson’s patients. The breakthrough provides structural proof for the long-held scientific theory that everyday viruses can serve as the hidden environmental fuse for late-life neurodegenerative diseases….’ (Neuroscience News via Neuroscience News)