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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.
  • Parkinson's Tozadenant Trial Discontinued

    Parkinson's Tozadenant Trial Discontinued

    If you or a loved one is part of the trial and have questions or concerns, contact your trial site coordinator or investigator.
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  • STAT: 'Michael J. Fox Foundation partners with 23andMe for precision medicine project on Parkinson's'

    STAT: 'Michael J. Fox Foundation partners with 23andMe for precision medicine project on Parkinson's'

    STAT covers the launch of Fox Insight and the collaboration between the Foundation and 23andMe to apply a genetically informed precision medicine approach to Parkinson's research.
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  • Broader MJFF-23andMe Collaboration Seeks to Drive Advances through PD Genetics

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

    MJFF is partnering with personal genetics company 23andMe in a series of initiatives exploring the use of genetic data to advance PD research.
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  • What We Need to Know to Advance Most Promising Parkinson's Therapies

    What We Need to Know to Advance Most Promising Parkinson's Therapies

    In a recent review paper, top Parkinson's experts outline unanswered questions hindering development of treatments against key protein alpha-synuclein.
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  • Parkinson's Constipation Drug Trial Now Enrolling

    Parkinson's Constipation Drug Trial Now Enrolling

    Learn more about the MJFF-supported trial at FoxTrialFinder.org.
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  • Parkinson's Protein Levels Stable over Year in Early Disease

    Parkinson's Protein Levels Stable over Year in Early Disease

    Analysis from the MJFF-led PPMI points to potential use of these biomarkers for testing drug engagement but likely not for tracking short-term progression.
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  • Patient Data Advancing Parkinson's Disease Biomarker Research

    Patient Data Advancing Parkinson's Disease Biomarker Research

    David Levine, MD, MPH, shares his experiences as a participant in the Levodopa Response Trial and thoughts on PD scientists using his data to advance research.
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