CARD News
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NIH researcher Andrew B. Singleton receives 2024 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences
NIH Scientist, Andrew B Singleton wins 2024 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for his groundbreaking research into the genetics of Parkinson’s disease. -
Parkinson’s disease gene variant found in study of some people of African ancestry
Read about an NIH-supported research identifies a gene variant in the genomes of people of African ancestry that increases the risk of Parkinson's disease. -
Machine learning may help scientists better understand genetic connections between neurodegenerative diseases
With help from machine learning, NIH scientists discover there may be more genetic overlap among neurodegenerative diseases than previously thought. -
Could One’s Ancestry Determine the Impact of Known Genetic Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s?
New study supports the idea that ancestry may help shape one’s genetic-based risk of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. -
Could a viral illness increase chances of developing Alzheimer’s or other neurodegenerative disease?
Some viral illnesses may increase a person’s chances of later developing Alzheimer’s disease or another neurodegenerative disorder. Though a causal link cannot be confirmed, an NIH study found significant associations.