Indicators of Parkinson's disease risk found in unexpected places
 

Tiny changes in DNA that have been linked to Parkinson's, the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer's, were found not only in brain cells, where they were expected, but also in liver, fat, immune and developmental cells. These findings may one day contribute to the development of preventative interventions before the disease's effects become pronounced.

Indicators of Parkinson's disease risk found in unexpected places | EurekAlert! Science News