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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.
  • Broader MJFF-23andMe Collaboration Seeks to Drive Advances through PD Genetics

    What We Fund: $11M to Projects Investigating New Parkinson’s Treatments and Learning More about Disease

    In December 2020 and January 2021, MJFF awarded a total of $11 million to 35 new projects.
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  • Differentiated neural stem cells

    Stem Cells and Parkinson’s: Clinical Trials Hold Promise; Stem Cell Clinics Warrant Caution

    As clinical trials evaluate stem cells for Parkinson’s, many clinics offer unproven therapies outside of trials. What to know about both research and clinics.
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    News in Context: Two Study Outcomes Disappoint, but Parkinson’s Pipeline Remains Strong

    Two drugs in early studies attempting to treat Parkinson’s disease in people with certain genetic profiles showed disappointing results in February. But optimism remains high in today’s durable…
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  • Promoting diversity in Parkinson's research benefits every one

    MJFF Launches Funding Program to Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Parkinson’s Research

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is accepting applications with the potential to increase knowledge about Parkinson’s in populations that have been excluded from or underrepresented in the…
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  • Diabetes Drug Trial Results Lay Foundation for Further Investigation

    Dyskinesia Drug Gocovri Now Approved for “Off” Time, Too

    A drug approved for Parkinson’s dyskinesia (involuntary movement) now also is approved for “off” time, when symptoms are not well-controlled.
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  • Ask the MD: What Is Focused Ultrasound?

    News in Context: Trial Tests Focused Ultrasound for Parkinson’s Motor Symptoms

    Focused ultrasound is FDA-approved for Parkinson’s tremor, and ongoing trials are testing the treatment in different brain areas for other disease symptoms.
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    News in Context: COVID-19 and Cognitive Changes

    Some people with COVID-19 experience memory or thinking changes. What does this mean and how can research help answer this and other questions?
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