Scientists collaborating across 250 institutions in 35 countries have
identified variations of the genetic code that are associated with
intracranial volume, which is a reflection of the maximum brain volume
an individual achieves over a lifetime. These variations were also found
to be associated with a person’s individual risk for Parkinson’s
disease and to cognitive ability. The findings provide new avenues of
research that may lead to an enhanced understanding of how differences
in our genetic code can predispose individuals to brain disorders.
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