The vermiform appendix impacts the risk of developing Parkinson's disease - Science Magazine

The vermiform appendix impacts the risk of developing Parkinson's disease Science Magazine Misfolded α-synuclein is a pathological hallmark of Parkinson's disease (PD). Killinger et al. now report that the human appendix contains an abundance of misfolded α-synuclein and that removal of the appendix decreased the risk of developing PD.