A specific genetic variation discovered by researchers at
Linköping University protects against Parkinson’s Disease – especially for
those who drink a lot of coffee.
The study is published in the scientific journal PLOS One.
Hereditary and environmental factors interact with one
another in the emergence of diseases, and research is often focussed on
identifying genes and exposures that increase the risk for contracting
diseases. But there are also genetic variations – mutations – and environmental
factors that protect against the emergence of certain diseases.