Molecular Events Underlying the Furtherance of Neurodegenerative Disorders by Environmental Factors

Dear Colleagues,

This topic has been chosen in view of the increasing prevalence of age-related neurodegenerative diseases since life expectancy of the world population is growing. Most of these neurological disorders are of non-genetic, idiopathic origin. Therefore, a significant environmental contribution to their onset and progression is expected. Epidemiological findings support the likelihood that exogenous influences can promote the incidence of such disorders. Each of the articles within this topic series will discuss molecular changes underlying a specific disorder and how environmental factors may impinge on this.

Prof. Dr. Stephen C. Bondy
Prof. Dr. Paola Palestini
Topic Editors