Dysfunctional mitochondria can initiate the onset of Parkinson’s (IMAGE)

Gladstone Institutes

Dysfunctional mitochondria can initiate the onset of Parkinson’s

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Gladstone's Ken Nakamura (right) led a study that strengthens the links between energy breakdown in cells and the onset of Parkinson’s, potentially illuminating new paths for treatment. Here, Nakamura discusses the findings with Szu-Chi Liao (left) and Kohei Kano (middle), co-first authors of the study.

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