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Parkinson's Disease
Frequently Asked Questions
9. What genes are linked to Parkinson's
disease?
Researchers have discovered several genes that are linked to
Parkinson's disease. The first to be identified was
alpha-synuclein. Studies have found that Lewy bodies from people
with the sporadic form of Parkinson's contain clumps of
alpha-synuclein protein. This discovery revealed a possible link
between hereditary and sporadic forms of the disease.
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