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Tasmania is stepping up to fight Parkinson’s with a groundbreaking global genetic study, collecting blood samples from people with and without the disease to unlock critical clues. Personal stories like Hayley Milne’s career sacrifice and Peter Longman’s silent struggle reveal the devastating human cost of this rapidly growing neurological condition. Driven by urgency and personal connection, researchers at the University of Tasmania — backed by the Shake It Up Foundation and the Global Parkinson’s Genetic Program — are rallying the community to participate. This local effort could lead to breakthroughs that slow or stop Parkinson’s progression, offering hope for future generations.

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