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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.


  • $24-Million Public-Private Partnership Expands Investigation of Parkinson's Disease

    $24-Million Public-Private Partnership Expands Investigation of Parkinson's Disease

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation, National Institutes of Health and five industry partners unite to find molecular difference in Parkinson's.
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  • Seizure Medication May Help Movement Symptoms in Lewy Body Dementia

    Seizure Medication May Help Movement Symptoms in Lewy Body Dementia

    The trial is a first step to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of zonisamide for LBD.
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  • Parkinson's Nilotinib Trial Enrolling Participants

    Parkinson's Nilotinib Trial Enrolling Participants

    A Phase II clinical trial to evaluate the safety and tolerability of nilotinib in PD is under way at sites across the US.
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  • Genetic Mutation Links Parkinson's and Crohn's Disease

    Genetic Mutation Links Parkinson's and Crohn's Disease

    This connection, published by researchers from Mount Sinai in New York City, may help better understand and treat these diseases.
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  • Results Are in: Scientific Experts Advance Ways to Detect and Predict PD

    Results Are in: Scientific Experts Advance Ways to Detect and Predict PD

    Research project designed to look for PD biomarkers announces winners.
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  • Rigorous Research Creates Scientific Tools to Advance Parkinson's Therapies

    Rigorous Research Creates Scientific Tools to Advance Parkinson's Therapies

    Michael J. Fox Foundation-funded researchers have created exquisitely sensitive antibodies that may help test therapies against a top Parkinson's drug target.
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