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Scientists identify genetic clues to Parkinson’s
Five new genetic variants believed to play a role in Parkinson’s disease have been identified by researchers. A report highlighted by Parkinson’s NSW said it was long believed that Parkinson’s disease was caused by environmental factors. But since 2007, scientists have pinpointed six genetic variants that may affect a person’s risk of developing the condition.…
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Key U.S. Parkinson’s Organizations Outline Priorities for National Plan Ahead of Advisory Council Meeting
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), and the Parkinson’s Foundation have outlined key priorities and desired outcomes to help inform the first National Plan to End Parkinson’s, as the federal Advisory Council charged with developing the Plan meets for the second time. Each organization recently submitted…
