Portal:The Science Behind Parkinson's/For whom and why

Who is the wiki for and for what purpose?

 * Simply for whoever finds it useful.


 * Especially for people affected by Parkinson's:
 * as a way of learning more about the condition
 * as a satisfying, therapeutic outlet for those who can translate complex scientific concepts into straightforward language


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 * For those wanting to find out as much as they can about progress in current research
 * as a way of sharing what what they have discovered.


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 * For professional scientists and clinicians:
 * as an alternative communication channel to a receptive audience
 * as an invitation to help correct misunderstandings and inaccuracies and collaborate with lay people to write high quality material
 * as an invitation to write original articles about, say, implications of new research results, and
 * as an opportunity to interact with informed, thoughtful and perceptive people affected and living with Parkinson's.


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