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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.
  • PPMI Data Shows Brain Changes Linked to Parkinson's Progression

    PPMI Data Shows Brain Changes Linked to Parkinson's Progression

    Two studies using data from the MJFF-led Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative point to brain imaging scans that could help advance drug trials.
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  • Can Dogs Help Diagnose Parkinson's Disease?

    Can Dogs Help Diagnose Parkinson's Disease?

    A new study was launched to investigate if man's best friend can play a role in PD diagnosis.
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  • MJFF Advancing Nilotinib in Parkinson's Clinical Trial

    MJFF Advancing Nilotinib in Parkinson's Clinical Trial

    The FDA has approved a Phase IIa clinical trial to test the safety and tolerability of nilotinib (Tasigna) in PD.
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  • Acquisition May Speed PD Therapies to Meet Unmet Needs

    Acquisition May Speed PD Therapies to Meet Unmet Needs

    Biotech acquisition could help speed PD therapeutic development.
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  • 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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