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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.
  • 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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  • New Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) System Approved for Parkinson's

    New Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) System Approved for Parkinson's

    MJFF chats with Svjetlana Miocinovic, MD, PhD, assistant professor of neurology at Emory University about DBS and the new system.
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  • Record-pace Recruitment for STEADY-PD III Lays Foundation for Other Investigations

    Record-pace Recruitment for STEADY-PD III Lays Foundation for Other Investigations

    A comprehensive recruitment strategy may help speed urgently needed Parkinson’s therapies
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  • Closer to a Cure: Download Our 2017 Research Year in Review

    Closer to a Cure: Download Our 2017 Research Year in Review

    Read highlights from our 2017 Research Year in Review and download the full report for details on the year's critical programs, initiatives and collaborations that brought us closer to a cure.
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