Gaining Clarity on Parkinson's Disease through Crystals Grown in Space

With a global impact surpassing 5 million individuals, Parkinson's disease is a pervasive condition. Delving into potential breakthroughs, research conducted aboard the International Space Station offers a promising avenue to comprehend this enduring neurodegenerative ailment and formulate strategies for its management and prevention. Within the presented video, narration by NASA astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor accompanies the visual account of European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Alexander Gerst employing a microscope to meticulously scrutinize and capture images of the LRRK2 crystals.

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