2021 in Review and What’ s Next
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The biology of Parkinson’ s disease( PD), and its many symptoms and subtypes, is complex. Genetics, environment and aging interact to cause disease. But not everyone with a genetic mutation linked to Parkinson’ s will develop the disease, nor will everyone exposed to an environmental risk factor be diagnosed.
Today, thousands of researchers worldwide are partnering with The Michael J. Fox Foundation( MJFF) to understand the triggers and cascade of cellular changes that lead to Parkinson’ s so we can find ways to slow, stop or prevent it.