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23andMe are offering free lifetime access to their personal genome service to people who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease for their participation in their Parkinson's disease research initiative.
Below is a promotional video for the project that highlights Muhammad Ali's struggle with Parkinson's disease and his participation in 23andMe's research program. If you or someone you know has Parkinson's disease, watch the video, check out the website, and explore your options for participation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B9cgyEeULU