Scientists find deep cause of Parkinson’s disease inside the brain

Scientists Find Deep Cause of Parkinson's Disease Inside the Brain

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have made a groundbreaking discovery about Parkinson's disease, revealing that the most common form of the disease may be caused by a problem in how cells manage their energy.

This finding could lead to new ways to treat or even prevent the disease in the future, bringing hope to the 7 to 10 million people worldwide affected by Parkinson's, the second most common brain disease in older adults and the leading cause of movement problems.

The researchers discovered that a normal cellular pathway responsible for cleaning up damaged mitochondria becomes blocked in people with Parkinson's.

Mitochondria are tiny parts inside cells that produce energy.

When mitochondria are damaged, the cell is supposed to remove or repair them.
However, in people with Parkinson's, this cleanup process doesn't work properly.

Author's summary: Scientists uncover energy management issue as a potential cause of Parkinson's.

Knowridge Science Report — 2025-10-13

Scientists Find Deep Cause of Parkinson's Disease Inside the Brain

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