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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.
  • Getting Smarter about Data: New Study Uses Smartphones to Track Parkinson's

    Getting Smarter about Data: New Study Uses Smartphones to Track Parkinson's

    An observational study was launched by researchers to determine how accurately smartphones can track Parkinson's symptoms.
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  • Redheads' Gene May Be Missing Link Between Melanoma and Parkinson's

    Redheads' Gene May Be Missing Link Between Melanoma and Parkinson's

    A new study suggests that redheads may carry a gene variant that increases the risk of both Parkinson's disease and melanoma.
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  • Trial to Test Therapy for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Parkinson's Opens

    Trial to Test Therapy for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Parkinson's Opens

    Jazz Pharmaceuticals recently announced a Phase II trial to test a therapy for excessive daytime sleepiness in people with Parkinson's disease.
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  • Blood Test May Help Confirm Parkinson's Diagnosis

    Blood Test May Help Confirm Parkinson's Diagnosis

    A new study suggests that evaluating levels of a certain protein in the blood may help distinguish Parkinson's from certain atypical parkinsonisms.
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  • First Trial Begins Testing Drug in People with GBA Mutation

    First Trial Begins Testing Drug in People with GBA Mutation

    This study is a major step for PD research as it is the first drug trial where one's genetic information determines eligibility and is testing a potential therapy to slow or stop disease…
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  • New Dyskinesia Drug Moving Forward in Clinical Testing

    New Dyskinesia Drug Moving Forward in Clinical Testing

    MJFF funded early research of this novel drug candidate, mGluR4, helping remove financial and other barriers to advance its testing.
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  • Inhaled Levodopa Closer to the Goal Line

    Inhaled Levodopa Closer to the Goal Line

    Pharmaceutical company Acorda reported positive results from a Phase III trial of an inhaled form of levodopa to treat "off" periods in Parkinson's.
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