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Scientists zero in on genetic causes of Parkinson's

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A new study adds an evident on that In two new papers, scientists provide insight into the function of a protein called VPS13C, one of the molecular suspects underlying Parkinson's . they reported that VPS13C forms a bridge between two subcellular organelles—the endoplasmic reticulum and the lysosome. The endoplasmic reticulum is the organelle that regulates the synthesis of most phospholipids, fatty molecules that are essential for building cell membranes." Study Excerpt

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it would be really helpful if genetic testing could be used to diagnose Parkinsons because hopefully it would be detected before there are a lot of symptoms and maybe something could be done to help

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