23andMe is an organization that uses DNA to aid in the research of certain diseases/conditions, including parkinson's. They have a world-full of potential donors. If you contact them, they will send you a kit to collect your DNA and when returned and analyzed, they give you your DNA profile with respect to your health and future health possibilities. In the case of parkinson's, if you have the condition, the entire process, including shipping charges, is free; otherwise, there is a small fee.
I think 23andMe is a useful organization and will help in finding cures for several health problems. The organization recently published some odd associations between parkinson's and certain traits.
(from: https://www.23andme.com/about/factoid/pd_phewas_personality/)
We found that the disease is associated with certain personality traits including being more agreeable, more neurotic and anxious, and being less extroverted. Based on survey results, researchers also found that those with Parkinson's were less likely to have sky-dived or had liposuction, but more likely to prefer sweet foods over salty ones.
Oscar Wilde once remarked that it was quite sad that there was so little useless information. Hmmmm.
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