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St. Louis University scientists identify chemical that triggers Parkinson's disease
10-30-2007 · EurekAlert!Researchers at the St. Louis University School of Medicine have discovered the key brain chemical that causes Parkinson's disease -- a breakthrough finding that could pave the way for new, far more effective therapies to treat one of the most common and debilitating neurological disorders.
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