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Read the latest developments, reporting and analysis from the world of Parkinson's research, including progress made in studies, tools and collaborations funded by The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
  • Smell Loss and Dopamine Loss Predict Parkinson's Risk

    Smell Loss and Dopamine Loss Predict Parkinson's Risk

    A new paper shows 67% of study participants who showed smell loss and dopamine loss in the brain developed PD over a four-year period. This strategy could help select people for research studies.
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  • User Manual for Measuring Parkinson's Protein Could Speed Research

    User Manual for Measuring Parkinson's Protein Could Speed Research

    MJFF-funded consortium publishes on how best to test for the protein alpha-synuclein in blood and spinal fluid, which could lead to more accurate and replicable results.
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  • A Personal (and Professional) Mission to Cure Parkinson's

    A Personal (and Professional) Mission to Cure Parkinson's

    Jonathan Silverstein, health care venture capitalist, was diagnosed with GBA-associated Parkinson's that has deepened his motivation to find a cure.
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  • Diabetes Drug Trial Results Lay Foundation for Further Investigation

    Diabetes Drug Trial Results Lay Foundation for Further Investigation

    Recently published results of a Phase II trial evaluating exenatide in Parkinson's disease indicate potential benefit, but more research is needed.
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  • PPMI Data Shows Brain Changes Linked to Parkinson's Progression

    PPMI Data Shows Brain Changes Linked to Parkinson's Progression

    Two studies using data from the MJFF-led Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative point to brain imaging scans that could help advance drug trials.
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  • Can Dogs Help Diagnose Parkinson's Disease?

    Can Dogs Help Diagnose Parkinson's Disease?

    A new study was launched to investigate if man's best friend can play a role in PD diagnosis.
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  • MJFF Advancing Nilotinib in Parkinson's Clinical Trial

    MJFF Advancing Nilotinib in Parkinson's Clinical Trial

    The FDA has approved a Phase IIa clinical trial to test the safety and tolerability of nilotinib (Tasigna) in PD.
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