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Alzheimer's, Parkinson's groups team up for research

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http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/02/05/alzheimers-parkinsons-research/5237849/

Although people with the memory loss of Alzheimer's disease and the physical problems of Parkinson's disease look very different, a growing body of research suggests that their biological damage is quite similar.

To better understand those similarities — and why some people end up with one condition versus the other — three foundations that support research into the diseases are joining forces.

Researchers can begin applying for the Biomarkers Across Neurodegenerative Disease grant funding as soon as Thursday.
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