Appendix Linked to Toxic Parkinson’s Protein January 18, 2019 Blog, Trending Now nih.gov November 20, 2018 Researchers discovered that people who’d had their appendix removed earlier in life had a lower chance of developing Parkinson’s disease. The study suggests that the toxic protein buildup that’s linked to Parkinson’s may begin in the appendix. Read Full Article parkinsons risk management trending now