Just a fraction of the cases of Parkinson’s disease can be explained by genetics. The same holds true for many other chronic diseases. Yet for years, genetic causes of ailments have garnered the bulk of research dollars and attention, David Ferry writes at Wired.
https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-thought-parkinsons-was-in-our-genes-it-might-be-in-the-water/
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Scientists Thought Parkinson’s Was in Our Genes. It Might Be in the Water
Parkinson’s disease has environmental toxic factors, not just genetic.
Causing Cognitive Disabilities and Parkinson’s-Like Symptoms: Excess Manganese Discovered in California’s Water
Scientists have discovered that the water in California’s Central Valley contains excessive amounts of manganese, which can result in cognitive disabilties and impaired motor function in children, as well as symptoms similar to Parkinson’s disease in adults.
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Causing Cognitive Disabilities and Parkinson’s-Like Symptoms: Excess Manganese Discovered in California’s Water
The contamination is causing disproportionate harm to low-income communities. Scientists have discovered that the water in California's Central Valley contains excessive amounts of manganese, which can result in cognitive disabilties and impaired motor function in children, as well as symptoms simi
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