Ody Sibon: The breakthrough. A remarkable control test. PKAN.

A news article published by the University Newspaper (Ukrant) about the research work of Prof. Ody Sibon. The article is about how the team has discovered that gut bacteria influence the brain disease PKAN.

The news article explains how molecular biologist Ody Sibon and her research team from UMCG made a significant discovery related to the severe brain disease PKAN. PKAN patients experience symptoms early in life, including impaired speech and mobility. Sibon’s research focused on fruit flies as a model system. Her breakthrough research provides insights into potential treatments for PKAN.

The full news article can be found on the UKRANT.nl website:

The breakthrough Ody Sibon A remarkable control test (Dutch)