genetic variant
Newly discovered genetic variant that causes Parkinson’s disease clarifies why the condition occurs and how it can be stopped
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative movement disorder that progresses relentlessly. It gradually reduces a person’s ability to function until he/she eventually becomes immobile and often develops dementia. In the US alone, well over a million people suffer from Parkinson’s disease, and the number of new cases and the total number are steadily increasing. There is … Read more
Ancient DNA reveals genetic roots of multiple sclerosis and other diseases
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Scientists have compiled the largest database of ancient DNA, based on the bones and teeth of nearly 5,000 people who lived across Western Europe and parts of Central Asia from 34,000 years ago to the … Read more