Summary

A rare genetic mutation may protect against developing Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, a new study from researchers at Oregon Health & Science University suggests. The study, published in the journal Cell Reports , for the first time suggests a link to Parkinson's involving the so-called Christchurch mutation of the APOE gene. The study raises the possibility of gene therapy approaches to forestall cognitive and motor impairments in Parkinson's and related conditions.

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