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  "id": 19511380,
  "title": "Parkinson's-linked protein may sabotage the brain's waste disposal system",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/parkinsons-linked-protein-may-sabotage-the-brains-waste-disposal",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-11T14:30:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Medical Xpress",
    "slug": "medical-xpress",
    "url": "https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-11-parkinson-linked-protein-sabotage-brain.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A protein's shape can make all the difference between keeping the body running smoothly and contributing to disease. A protein called α-synuclein (α-syn), under normal conditions, helps neurons release neurotransmitters by interacting with tiny structures called synaptic vesicles at the ends of nerve cells. The accumulation of misfolded versions of the same protein can lead to Parkinson's…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}