New Connections on the Cause of Parkinson's with Matthew Farrer, PhD

Could Parkinson's be the result of an evolutionary adaptation that provides short-term protection from environmental triggers, but results in long-term consequences? Researcher Matthew Farrer, PhD introduced a compelling model for understanding the mechanism behind Parkinson's in his recent paper, and we're diving into all the details with him.

~~~ HOSTS ~~~
Melissa Livingston | @missmliv

Esther Labib-Kiyarash | @shakinginmyboots1

Chris Sutphin | @cesutphin

with support from hosting organization, Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance

 

~~~ GUEST ~~~

Matthew Farrer, PhD 

Professor of Neurology (Molecular Neuroscience and Neurogenetics) at the University of Florida | Find his full bio here.

READ HIS PAPER | A unified evolutionary explanation of Parkinson's disease 

~~~ LEARN MORE ~~~

PD & LRRK2 GENE | Video explanation from Parkinson's UK

ALPHA-SYNUCLEIN | Article from Cure Parkinson's

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