Why Are Men Twice As Likely To Develop Parkinson’s? Scientists Discover a Hidden Clue in the Brain
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Scientists have identified sex-specific differences in gene activity within brain cells that may help explain why Parkinson’s disease affects men more frequently than women. Men are 1.5 to 2 times more likely than women to develop Parkinson’s disease, yet the biological reasons remain poorly understood. New research suggests that differences in gene activity within the [...]
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