Abstract: Methods of screening a subject for Parkinson's disease comprise detecting the presence or absence of a functional polymorphism associated with a gene linked to Parkinson's disease. The method may be used diagnostically or prognostically, including in clinical trials for the identification of treatments effective for treating patients carrying particular markers for Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: The present invention is an asset identification and information retrieval system for industrial facility components composed of a computer identifier and at least one transponder tag. The transponder tags emit a radio identifier signal in response to a scanning signal sent by the computer identifier. The computer identifier is portable, battery operated and has visual displays for confirming readouts as well as a database to store multiple tag information. The system also has the capability to remotely access databases regarding tagged components, such that a field employee utilizing the computer identifier can communicate with the centralized control system to receive, amend or record records and other information regarding any particular tagged asset.