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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.


  • 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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  • Brewing a Potential Marker for Parkinson's

    Brewing a Potential Marker for Parkinson's

    A recent study shows that the way people with Parkinson's process caffeine could help identify disease earlier.
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  • MJFF Study Demonstrates Feasibility of Wearable Devices in PD Research

    MJFF Study Demonstrates Feasibility of Wearable Devices in PD Research

    Parkinson@Home lays the foundation for other studies to incorporate digital technology.
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  • LRRK2 Drug Trial Shares Promising Results, Company to Begin Second Study

    LRRK2 Drug Trial Shares Promising Results, Company to Begin Second Study

    Denali Therapeutics announced its first-in-human LRRK2 inhibitor is safe and lowers LRRK2 protein activity in humans' body cells, meaningful milestones for this potentially disease-modifying…
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  • Protein Levels Linked to Parkinson's Gait Difficulty and Cognitive Problems

    Protein Levels Linked to Parkinson's Gait Difficulty and Cognitive Problems

    Michael J. Fox Foundation-sponsored study links lower spinal fluid levels of alpha-synuclein and beta-amyloid to gait and cognitive problems, respectively.
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  • High-Intensity Treadmill Exercise May Slow Parkinson's Progression

    High-Intensity Treadmill Exercise May Slow Parkinson's Progression

    A new phase II study adds to the growing body of evidence on the effects of exercise for people with Parkinson's.
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