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Autism's Link to Parkinson's Risk May Finally Be Explained

Summary by Science Alert
People with autism may be up to six times more likely to develop Parkinson's disease in later life.

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People with autism present a risk of developing Parkinson's disease up to six times that of the general population. An alarming figure that so far lacked convincing biological explanation. A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Missouri brings a serious lead, interested in the behavior of the dopamine carriers in ... Read more The article Autism and Parkinson: a dopaminergic trail illuminates a long unexplained link has appear…

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Science Alert broke the news in Australia on Friday, March 13, 2026.
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