[The genetics of Parkinson disease].

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BACKGROUND: Parkinson's disease, PD, is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder. A genetic component in Parkinson's disease was long thought to be unlikely, but recent genetic studies have identified several genes associated with the disease. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A review of the literature and personal experiences from genetic studies in central Norway are presented. RESULTS: Nine loci on the human...

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