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Hear from scientists, doctors and people with Parkinson's on different aspects of life with the disease as well as research toward treatment breakthroughs. Listen through our site or subscribe in iTunes or through your smartphone podcast app.

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    Episode 21: The Autophagy-Lysosomal Pathway and Development of Relevant PD Biomarkers with Zhenyu Yue

    Dr. Zhenyu Yue discusses his research on Parkinson's and neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on the autophagy-lysosomal pathway, potential therapies, and MJFF-funded efforts to develop assays…
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    Breathing Through: Mindfulness as a Parkinson's Treatment Tool

    Research shows mindfulness and meditation can improve some Parkinson’s (PD) symptoms and help people live a better life with the disease, but it can be tricky to put into practice. In this podcast,…
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    Episode 20: Studying CSF Element Profiles and Tear Fluid as Potential Biomarkers, and Novel and Combined Therapies for PD with Paul Lingor

    Dr. Paul Lingor discusses his work in this area to identify patterns of bioelements in CSF that could serve as Parkinson's disease biomarkers.
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    Considering Deep Brain Stimulation: What to Know and Expect (Webinar Audio)

    The decision-making process around deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat Parkinson’s motor symptoms can be a complex and emotional journey. People often have questions about when – and whether – to…
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    Episode 18: Examining Links Between Environmental Exposure, Poor Olfaction, and Parkinson's Disease with Honglei Chen

    Dr. Honglei Chen shares his research on environmental causes of neurodegenerative diseases, focusing particularly on evidence linking olfaction, environmental exposure, and Parkinson’s disease.
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The MJFF podcast series has been made possible through the leadership of members of ourParkinson's Disease Education Consortium in conjunction with The Albert B. Glickman Parkinson's Disease Education Program. These partners' support allows us to furnish high-quality educational content to the Parkinson's community while maintaining our commitment to allocate donor dollars to high-impact research. Editorial control of all Michael J. Fox Foundation-published content rests solely with the Foundation.

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