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Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that primarily affects movement, coordination, and, in many cases, mood and cognition. It develops as dopamine-producing neurons gradually degenerate, particularly in a brain region called the substantia nigra , which plays a key role in motor control and motivation. While Parkinson’s is often associated with aging, research increasingly points to a multi-factorial origin . Genetics may increase s