Infectious agents as drivers of synucleinopathies?

Morgane Linard, a researcher from the University of Bordeaux, dives into the intriguing intersection of infectious agents and synucleinopathies. She discusses how certain infectious agents might trigger neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s. The conversation reveals alpha-synuclein’s potential antimicrobial properties and its complex role in both infection defense and disease progression. Linard emphasizes the need for further research to fully understand these connections and explores promising treatment avenues.