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Newly discovered genetic variant that causes Parkinson’s disease explains why the condition develops and how to stop it

Parkinson’s disease is a relentlessly progressive neurodegenerative movement disorder. It gradually impairs a person’s ability to function until they eventually become immobile and often develop dementia. Over a million people in the United States alone have Parkinson’s disease, and new cases and overall numbers are rising. There is currently no treatment to slow or stop… Read More »

Gene That Protected People 5,000 Years Ago May Be Linked to Debilitating Modern Diseases

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Scientists have compiled the largest database of ancient DNA based on the bones and teeth of nearly 5,000 people who lived in parts of Western Europe and Central Asia from 34,000 years ago to the… Read More »