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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.


  • New Podcast on Parkinson's, Gaucher and GBA

    New Podcast on Parkinson's, Gaucher and GBA

    A podcast from the National Gaucher Foundation covers the genetic connection between Parkinson's and Gaucher diseases and new treatments in the works.
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  • Positive Results from Parkinson's LRRK2 Drug Trial

    Positive Results from Parkinson's LRRK2 Drug Trial

    Denali will move its drug into trials with patients with or without a LRRK2 mutation after new research points to potential widespread use of these therapies.
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  • Regulators Endorse First Imaging Test for Parkinson's Disease Clinical Trials

    Regulators Endorse First Imaging Test for Parkinson's Disease Clinical Trials

    The European Medicines Agency has, for the first time, supported a brain scan to help choose trial participants. It could speed drug trials and improve their chances of success.
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  • LRRK2 Therapies May Be Useful for Wider Population

    LRRK2 Therapies May Be Useful for Wider Population

    New findings show that Parkinson's disease patients may benefit from therapies targeting LRRK2, even if they don't have a LRRK2 gene mutation.
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  • Partnering Across Brain Diseases toward New Tests and Therapies

    Partnering Across Brain Diseases toward New Tests and Therapies

    Four leading brain research organizations are funding projects to look across diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's for commonalities and differences.
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  • 'No Two People with Parkinson's Are the Same': The Promise of Precision Medicine

    'No Two People with Parkinson's Are the Same': The Promise of Precision Medicine

    Precision medicine has the potential to help everyone with Parkinson's by tailoring treatments based on each person's unique disease.
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