Parkinson’s disease 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. In the U.S. alone, over a million people are afflicted with Parkinson’s, and new cases and overall numbers are steadily increasing. The post Newly discovered genetic variant that causes Parkinson’s disease clarifies why the condition develops and how to halt it<em> — Matt...
