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Using genetic data it is possible to test for types of dysfunction in the cell that are hallmarks of the Parkinson’s disease.
This will help identify environmental factors that influence the risk of developing it
Parkinson’s disease
It is a neurodegenerative movement disorder that progresses relentlessly.
It gradually impairs a person’s ability to function until they ultimately become immobile and often develop dementia
There is currently no treatment to slow or halt Parkinson’s disease.
Available drugs don’t slow disease progression and can treat only certain symptoms.
Medications that work early in the disease, however, generally become ineffective over the years, necessitating increased doses that can lead to disabling side effects.
Many factors may contribute to the development of Parkinson’s, both environmental and genetic.
Most cases of Parkinson’s aren’t inherited but sporadic
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