Shah, MansiStebbins, JamSadibekova, Aya2025-03-272025-03-272023-12-18Arora, E., Gangupanthulu, A., Joseph, H., Stebbins, J., Sadibekova, A., & Levin, M. (2023). Levodopa and Parkinson's. Grey Matters, 6, 28-31.https://scholarshare.temple.edu/handle/20.500.12613/10993Parkinson’s Disease is a neurological disorder that causes tremors, slow movement, and stiffness. The condition often progresses relative to the time of diagnosis, since the worsening of symptoms is largely due to the natural decrease of dopamine levels as a patient ages [1]. The exact cause of Parkinson’s is unknown due to its heterogeneity which makes it a complex disease. There has been speculation about whether Parkinson’s Disease has genetic factors. Current research shows that there are 548 known genetic loci that are involved in Parkinson’s [2]. Furthermore, research has shown that Parkinson’s may be brought on by exposure to toxins in insecticides such as rotenone and permethrin, and factors such as head trauma [3].5 pagesengAll Rights ReservedBrain--DiseasesParkinson's diseaseText