No Appendix Equals Decreased Parkinson’s Risk

In science, the mantra “correlation does not equate causation” is a cornerstone of proper data analysis and hypothesis formation. Yet, for researchers, this code is not a stopping point, but often a springboard to dive more deeply into the data and discover the mechanisms that led to the curious findings. When the data is supported by a patient population of almost 2 million, it probably means your on to something that’s more than just a statistical artifact. This is most certa