Is Parkinsons Disease Genetic or Hereditary?
The cause of Parkinson’s disease is not yet known. However, Parkinson’s disease has appeared across several generations of some families, which could indicate that certain forms of the disease are hereditary or genetic. Many researchers think that Parkinson’s disease may be caused by genetic factors combined with other external factors. The field of genetics is playing an ever greater role in PD research, and scientists are continually working towards determining the cause or causes of PD.
