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Solving the Parkinson's puzzle

Birgit Liss is exploring whether the key to curing Parkinson's Disease lies in the genetics of nerve cells.

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David Milstead, Physicist

Dr David Milstead jets between Liverpool and Hamburg in search of the mysterious magnetic monopole. If he finds it, many physicists will breathe a sigh of relief and Dave might get a Nobel prize.

Dave is at the cutting edge of physics, searching for the smallest particles of matter. He believes that what researchers are discovering today could open up a whole new world and transform the way we live tomorrow.

Find out more about Dave and what he does on his Interview page or try exploring the C.V., Lifestyle and Science sections.

Content last updated: 28/07/2006

 

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