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When Google founder said his funding to Parkinson’s disease research is personal

Google co-founder Sergey Brin is funding Parkinson’s research with over two billion dollars. This significant personal commitment stems from his own genetic mutation linked to the disease. His mother, Eugenia Brin, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s over two decades ago. Brin’s philanthropy now also supports research into bipolar disorder and autism. His ARIA initiative focuses on both basic science and clinical applications.

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