by WHAS11

WHAS11.com

Posted on May 10, 2012 at 5:50 PM

Updated yesterday at 6:02 PM

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) New research could provide hope for millions of Americans suffering from Alzheimers and Parkinson’s disease.

Every day there is a new challenge for Derek Duncan, 44, of Jeffersontown.

I thought, Im too young, but at the same time I thought at least I know what this is now,” said Derek Duncan.

Duncan has Parkinson’s disease. He started showing symptoms of tremors and balance issues at the age of 38. He takes steps every day to stay healthy and keep up on the latest research.

“If it takes the last breath in my body, we are gonna keep fighting. said Duncan.

New research happening in Louisville could give Parkinson’s patients like Derek and others new hope. The research is centered around a virus sometimes found in Kentucky’s big crop, tobacco.

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Tobacco could provide cure for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's

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