Scientists Just Found an Unexpected Link Between Tuberculosis and Parkinson’s Disease

(May 29, 2018) – A new study has found an important link between tuberculosis and Parkinson’s disease. This connection is a protein called leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2), and not only could it help develop new treatments for both diseases, but it also demonstrates a key connection between the brain and our immune system. Read more…