PINK1 appears to be a rare cause of inherited Parkinson's disease. A small percentage (~2 percent) of those developing the condition at an early age appear to carry mutations in the PINK1 gene. Genetic testing for the PARK7, SNCA and LRRK2 genes is also available. Individuals and families who are interested in having genetic testing can learn more about their risk for Parkinson's disease and the availability and accuracy of genetic testing for this disease by setting up an appointment with a genetics health professional.
Ivory is an off-white color that resembles ivory, the material out of which the teeth and tusks of animals (such as the elephant and the walrus) are made. It has a very slight tint of yellow. The first recorded use of ivory as a color name in English was in 1385.
Ivory also makes an appearance in the Bible as a symbol of wealth and splendor. The Old Testamentâs Books of Kings says King Solomon not only received ivory as a trade item but his throne is described as being made of ivory and overlaid with gold.n terms of environmentalism and conservation, ivory is a highly charged symbol, representing the effect that human activity can have on the natural world. In terms of cultural symbolism, ivory also has a very prominent place, and some of those cultural meanings in turn effect its position in the conservation movement.