Collaboration between Tasso and Parkinson’s Foundation Reveals New Genetic Facts

Collaboration between Tasso and Parkinson's Foundation Reveals New Genetic Facts

PD GENEration has more than 30,000 participants, showing the genetic variants associated with Parkinson’s disease may be more common than previously reported. The collaboration expands participation in Parkinson’s genetic research by collecting variable, patient-specific blood. NEW YORK & MIAMI & SETTLE, March 31, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Parkinson’s Foundation today announced that more than 30,000 people with … Read more

Land animals evolved from marine ancestors – a new study reveals the genes of the transition

A colorful timeline of when different generations of animals evolved into lifestyles based on land.

The transition from water to land is a question that still puzzles scientists. Those ancient organisms would need to adapt to the many new challenges of life outside of water. So, how did they do that? In the 2025 study, my colleagues and I tried to understand the genetic basis of adaptation to life on … Read more