NZ scientists push closer to revealing gene s role in Parkinson s disease
10 Jan, 2021 10:16 PM
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Despite decades of research, and its impact on one in 500 New Zealanders and millions more around the world, Parkinson s disease remains a medical mystery. Photo / 123RF
Despite decades of research, and its impact on one in 500 New Zealanders and millions more around the world, Parkinson s disease remains a medical mystery. Photo / 123RF
Kiwi scientists are pushing closer to revealing one gene s critical role in the development of Parkinson s disease.
A just-launched study comes after New Zealand research, backed by Hollywood star Michael J Fox s world-renowned charity, shed more light on the gene s intriguing link with the notorious neurodegenerative condition.
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