Parkinson's disease cases are projected to double globally by 2050, reaching 25 million individuals, according to a recent modeling study published in BMJ. Population aging (increasing median age) emerged as a primary driver of this increase,

A team of scientists has revealed a breakthrough discovery, linking genetic variants in the gene ITSN1 to a significantly elevated risk of Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative condition that affects nearly 2% of adults older than 65 years.

Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects nearly 2% of adults over 65, making it the second most common neurodegenerative disorder. It leads to tremors, stiffness, slow movement, and balance issues due to the gradual loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain.

Scientists have identified a rare genetic mutation in ITSN1 that increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease by up to tenfold, marking one of the most significant genetic discoveries in the field. This breakthrough,

Parkinson’s disease cases are projected to rise by 112%, affecting 25.2 million people by 2050. East Asia will bear the highest burden, with 10.9 million cases.