Tasmania launches first Parkinson's genetics study with $230,000 backing
The Michael J Fox Foundation is funding Tasmania's first genetic study into Parkinson's. The disease affects over 2,000 Tasmanians and is growing 4% yearly in Australia.
Why it mattersParkinson's is growing faster than other brain diseases. Genetic research might show why some people get it and others don't.
AustraliaOver 2000 Tasmanians live with Parkinson's; this research could help identify genetic risk factors and improve understanding of the condition across Australia.
Corroborated bytheadvocate.com.au
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