New Roles of Genes Driving Parkinson’s Onset Discovered
Northwestern University
Scientists report that damage starts much earlier than the death of dopamine neurons
mitochondria
New Blood Biomarker Aids Early Detection of Parkinson’s
Duke Health
Blood test accurately detects certain genetic mutations in the mitochondrial DNA of patients with Parkinson’s
Rapid Blood Test Identifies COVID-19 Patients at High Risk of Severe Disease
Washington University School of Medicine
The blood test measures levels of mitochondrial DNA, a sign of cell death and hyperinflammation
New Findings Help Explain How COVID-19 Overpowers the Immune System
University of Southern California
The results could explain why older adults, people with diabetes or heart disease have severe responses to COVID-19