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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 Reports Measure Parkinson's Motor Progression

    New Reports Measure Parkinson's Motor Progression

    Findings from two studies supported by The Michael J. Fox Foundation report how Parkinson's motor symptoms progress in distinct patient populations.
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  • New $6 Million Program Looks at Causes of Parkinson's

    New $6 Million Program Looks at Causes of Parkinson's

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation is funding three teams to look across environmental and genetic factors and aging to understand Parkinson's onset and progression.
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  • Collaboration Most Ambitious Initiative toward a Cure

    Collaboration Most Ambitious Initiative toward a Cure

    The Lancet Neurology calls the AMP PD program the 'most ambitious initiative so far to find a cure for Parkinson's.'
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  • Pharma Company Buys Up MJFF-funded Biotech and Motor Symptom Therapy

    Pharma Company Buys Up MJFF-funded Biotech and Motor Symptom Therapy

    Acquisitions can bring experience and funds to move Parkinson's therapies through testing and to patient hands faster.
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  • Brain Stimulation to Treat Freezing of Gait and Cognition

    Brain Stimulation to Treat Freezing of Gait and Cognition

    A study funded by the Foundation suggests a form of non-invasive brain stimulation may help relieve these PD symptoms.
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  • Workshop Unites Experts to Speed GBA Parkinson's Therapies

    Workshop Unites Experts to Speed GBA Parkinson's Therapies

    More than 40 experts convened at the MJFF offices to discuss how to advance therapies against Parkinson's genetic target GBA.
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  • Another Drug for Parkinson's Gets Approval

    Another Drug for Parkinson's Gets Approval

    With a new drug on the market to treat PD symptoms, it's important to discuss why you might consider one drug over another.
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