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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.
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    DBS Could Interfere with Swimming Ability, Cautions New Research

    New research reports nine people could no longer swim after deep brain stimulation for PD; alerts patients, families and doctors of potential risk.
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    AMP PD Partnership Launches “Invaluable Resource” for Parkinson’s Research

    This important resource combines data from several large studies to spur new research for Parkinson’s. 
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    New “Off” Medication Submitted to FDA

    An under-the-tongue, dissolvable medication for “off” time, when Parkinson’s symptoms return, now is at the FDA.
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  • Foundation Honors Three Distinguished Scientists with Our 2019 Major Research Prizes

    MJFF honored three researchers for their groundbreaking work to speed critical advances in Parkinson's disease and dystonia research on November 16, 2019, in New York City.
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    Protective Genetic Mutation Discovered in Alzheimer’s

    A new report in the New York Times illustrates how studying genetics can help not only to better understand the causes and progression of brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, but to…
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    Research Community Thanks Parkinson’s Study Participants

    Research volunteers advance understanding and treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Foundation staff and partners recently thanked local participants.
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    ‘When Life Gives You Parkinson’s’: Podcast Talks to MJFF about Deep Brain Stimulation

    The latest "When Life Gives You Parkinson's" episode posed the question — “Deep Brain Stimulation, Is It Worth It?” — and covered research on DBS and the experiences of people living…
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