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Post-mortem (after-death) analysis of brain tissue allows researchers to compare the data and samples collected in the PPMI study with what they see in the brain. These studies will help Parkinson’s researchers further their understanding of the disease and its progression, which could help develop new treatments. The PPMI Pathology Core will  also provide a summary that will be provided to the PPMI participant’s family.",[13,326],{"className":327,"level":77,"text":85},[76],[61,329,330],{},"Any former or current PPMI participants qualify to participate. 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