Parkinson's breakthrough

Scientists at the University of Bedfordshire say that they've taken an important step towards finding a cure for Parkinson's disease.

The team of researchers have discovered that the illness works by overloading peoples' brain cells with toxins, disrupting their movement and balance.

Click below to watch a report by ITV News Anglia's Olivia Paterson

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Professor James Crabbe, one of the scientists involved in the groundbreaking Parkinson's disease research at the University of Bedfordshire, explains why recent findings could eventually help to discover a cure for the illness.

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