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Parkinson's Disease and the Gut

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There seems to be a link between inflammation of the gut and Parkinson's disease. Also transplants of faecal microbes from Parkinson's patient into rodents with Parkinson's can worsen their motor symptoms. This link may lead to new ways of preventing or slowing the disease.

News seen at: Scientific American - Health