Scientists ID Genetic Factors that Influence Body Weight and Neurological Disorders
Berkeley Lab researchers study mice to shed light on genetic risks of Alzheimer’s, other diseases
Many neurological disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, are marked by impaired motor skills. In addition, growing evidence suggests there’s a link between some neurodegenerative diseases and body weight. A recent NIH study, for example, found that adults who are obese or overweight at midlife may be at risk for earlier onset of Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)