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Mitochondria keep your brain cells alive − helping them run smoothly may protect against Parkinson’s disease

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In 1817 , a British physician named James Parkinson published An Essay on the Shaking Palsy , describing for the first time cases of a neurodegenerative disorder now known as Parkinson’s disease.

Kim Tieu and Rebecca Zhangqiuzi Fan : Our research has identified a key protein that could lead to new treatments for Parkinson's and other brain conditions.

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