"Sisters' Genetic Discovery Unlocks Parkinson's Disease Breakthrough"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PsyPost
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery about the origins of Parkinson's disease, challenging the long-held belief that the death of neurons is the initial event. Instead, their research suggests that dysfunction in synapses, the communication hubs between neurons, may be a trigger for the disease. This finding opens up new possibilities for potential therapies that could significantly impact the lives of those affected by Parkinson's. The study was based on the case of two sisters with a genetic predisposition to the disease, and it revealed a previously unknown role of the parkin gene in Parkinson's. While further research is needed, this discovery offers hope for targeted therapeutic strategies that address synaptic dysfunction in the early stages of the disease.