New equipment to accelerate Parkinson’s research

Each week in Scotland, 30 people are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Susan Nicholson

People with Parkinson’s Disease say they’re taking hope from the dedication of scientists at Dundee University to find a cure.

New laboratory equipment, paid for by public fund raising, will accelerate research into the condition.

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