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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 Protein Blasting Off to Space

    MJFF is partnering to send LRRK2 protein to the International Space Station to grow larger LRRK2 crystals, which can help develop therapies. Michael J. Fox shares a special message on this project.
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  • Update on Alpha-synuclein Therapies in Clinical Trials

    Update on Alpha-synuclein Therapies in Clinical Trials

    Five projects targeting alpha-synuclein are in clinical trials with more preparing for testing.
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  • MJFF Scientist Highlights Alpha-synuclein Research Progress in Nature Reviews Drug Discovery

    MJFF Scientist Highlights Alpha-synuclein Research Progress in Nature Reviews Drug Discovery

    MJFF scientist speaks to "Nature Reviews Drug Discovery" about alpha-synuclein research progress in Parkinson's disease.
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  • New Tool May Help Researchers Predict Cognitive Decline with Parkinson's Disease

    New Tool May Help Researchers Predict Cognitive Decline with Parkinson's Disease

    Researchers have developed a tool to predict cognitive decline in PD for use in designing clinical studies. The team analyzed data from multiple studies including PPMI.
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  • New Findings Add to Evidence of Immune System Role in Parkinson's Disease

    New Findings Add to Evidence of Immune System Role in Parkinson's Disease

    MJFF-funded researchers published on a connection between the key Parkinson's protein alpha-synuclein and the immune system. This finding may point to a new way to stop or slow disease.
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  • Getting Precise about Precision Medicine in Parkinson's

    Getting Precise about Precision Medicine in Parkinson's

    Prescribing therapies based on one’s genes, environment and/or lifestyle – rather than a one-size-fits-all approach – can help people find treatments that work for them.
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  • Spotlight on Parkinson's Research Progress at International Conference

    Spotlight on Parkinson's Research Progress at International Conference

    The 13th International Conference on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases and Related Neurological Disorders took place in March 2017, with speakers including MJFF's Jamie Eberling,…
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