UMass Lowell Natalia Palacios (IMAGE) University of Massachusetts Lowell Caption UMass Lowell public health Associate Professor Natalia Palacios is the lead author of a study that examined the link between the gut and Parkinson's disease. Credit UMass Lowell courtesy photo Usage Restrictions No restrictions. License Public Domain Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.