Parkinson's disease caused by a 'genetic defect' claim scientists who believe they are closer to treating condition

Posted: Published on August 12th, 2013

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Research has linked the disease to a genetic defect that stops cells clearing out defective mitochondria, tiny metabolic generators that supply energy This may result in death of brain cells, say researchers 'Waste management system' called mitophagy might be the key to new treatment options for the disease

By Anna Edwards

PUBLISHED: 23:30 EST, 11 August 2013 | UPDATED: 06:05 EST, 12 August 2013

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Breakthrough? Scientists have found dysfunctional mitochondria are potentially very harmful when it come to Parkinson's, which could help with treatment

Parkinson's disease is caused by a genetic defect that produces poor 'housekeeping cells', claim scientists who believe they are closer to treating the debilitating condition.

Research has linked the disease to a genetic defect that stops cells clearing out defective mitochondria, tiny metabolic generators that supply energy.

Dysfunctional mitochondria are potentially very harmful.

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Parkinson's disease caused by a 'genetic defect' claim scientists who believe they are closer to treating condition

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