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Parkinson's Disease Progression Linked to Five Variants in Genome-Wide Survival Study

The researchers also developed a polygenic hazard score to predict which individuals with Parkinson's are likely to develop disease-related dementia.

Valted Seq Lands Exclusive Rights to Evaluate Johns Hopkins Neurodegenerative Disease Dx Assays

The biomarker assays could one day be used as companion diagnostics for new treatments of Parkinson's and related diseases.

Centogene Q4 Revenues Grow Almost Fivefold, Driven by COVID-19 Testing

For 2020, the company reported €128.4 million in revenues, including €89.3 million from COVID-19 testing, more than doubling its 2019 revenues of €48.8 million.

Genome Biology Papers on Neurodegenerative Disorder Methylation, Somatic Brain Changes, More

In Genome Biology this week: DNA methylation features found among neurodegenerative disorders, analysis of somatic variants in the brain, and more.

Microba, University of Queensland Partner to Study Gut Microbiome in Parkinson's Disease

The partners will use Microba's technologies to examine the link between the gut microbiome and Parkinson's disease in animal models and in patients.

Nov 18, 2020

Ardigen, BioCollective Partner to Discover Metagenomic Biomarkers of Parkinson's Disease

Oct 21, 2020

Sanofi Commits $1M to Support Parkinson's Disease Genetic Testing Study

Oct 13, 2020

Single-Cell Parkinson's Disease Study Reveals Dopamine Neuron Cell Type-Specific Perturbations

Aug 26, 2020

MedGenome, Denali Therapeutics Form Parkinson's Disease Research Alliance

May 14, 2020

Erisyon Wins $189K Michael J. Fox Foundation Grant for Protein Biomarker Discovery

Apr 27, 2020

Parkinson's Disease Cellular Genetic Analysis Uncovers Unexpected Role for Oligodendrocytes

Feb 4, 2020

Cellectricon, StressMarq Ink Neurodegenerative Disease Research Deal

Dec 11, 2019

Parkinson's Foundation Selects Five Sites for Genetic Testing, Counseling

Oct 24, 2019

New Parkinson's Disease RNA-Seq Dataset Enables Search for Disease Biomarkers
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Aug 28, 2019

Johns Hopkins, NanoView Biosciences Using EVs to ID HIV-Related Neurological Disorder Biomarkers
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Jul 18, 2019

Parkinson's Disease Relationship to Oral Microbiome Being Explored for Diagnostic Potential
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Jul 17, 2019

Parkinson's Foundation Project Seeks to ID Patient Disease Variants to Guide Therapy
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Jul 16, 2019

Parkinson's Foundation, Fulgent Genetics Partner on Genetic Testing Initiative

May 13, 2019

Centogene, University of Lübeck to Investigate Genetics of Parkinson's Disease

Dec 20, 2018

Arbor Biosciences Aims to Fill CRISPR Toolbox With Targeted Sequencing Technology
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Dec 12, 2018

Exosome Diagnostics Suing Former Employee for IP Theft

Dec 5, 2018

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Awards $52M in Grants for Neurodegenerative Disease Research

Nov 29, 2018

Parkinson's Disease Key Regulator Uncovered Through Single-Cell Sequencing of Neurons

Oct 17, 2018

UPenn Launches Large-Scale Sequencing Initiative to Improve Neurological Disease Detection
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Oct 15, 2018

Neurodegenerative Diseases May Result From Mutations During Brain Development, Study Finds

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US Booster Eligibility Decision

The US CDC director recommends that people at high risk of developing COVID-19 due to their jobs also be eligible for COVID-19 boosters, in addition to those 65 years old and older or with underlying medical conditions.

Arizona Bill Before Judge

The Arizona Daily Star reports that a judge weighing whether a new Arizona law restricting abortion due to genetic conditions is a ban or a restriction.

Additional Genes

Wales is rolling out new genetic testing service for cancer patients, according to BBC News.

Science Papers Examine State of Human Genomic Research, Single-Cell Protein Quantification

In Science this week: a number of editorials and policy reports discuss advances in human genomic research, and more.