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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Storm Newton

How bacteria in your mouth and gut can be used to spot early stages of Parkinson’s disease

Changes in the bacteria found in the mouth and gut of Parkinson’s disease patients could act as an early warning sign that their symptoms are worsening, new research suggests.

Scientists, using artificial intelligence (AI), have linked these bacterial changes to cognitive decline – which includes memory and learning problems – in people with the disease.

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