An enzyme that naturally occurs in the brain helps destroy the LRRK2 protein that is the most common cause of inherited Parkinson’s disease, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation has launched a new and invaluable resource for persons with Parkinson's disease, PD research advocates and scientists working on PD. While it is targeted mainly to research scientists working on PD, it is my impression that everyone can benefit from reading and contributing to the site.

Workers with chronic illnesses face chronic uncertainty, forced to worry not only about their health but about their jobs as well.

Michael J. Fox talks about his dark role on 'Rescue Me.'

If there is an optimistic take on Parkinson's disease, it is this: "It opened up other possibilities to me," said actor Michael J. Fox last week. "I went in directions I could not have gone. It's a great journey."

Tim Simpson teed off in Friday's first round of the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am seeking his first win on the Champions Tour. Meanwhile, his partner, Michael J. Fox, sought what all amateur golfers -- even those who are movie stars -- look for: a bit of redemption, a few good swings and perhaps some pars and maybe a birdie or two.

As of mid-2009, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research has already funded over $1 million in high-risk, high-reward approaches to Parkinson’s therapeutic development through its groundbreaking Rapid Response Innovation Awards.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation announced the launch of a new Web-based community to increase collaboration and resource-sharing in the global PD scientific community.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation's fourth round of biomarker funding aims to continue stimulating discovery of new disease and drug biomarkers.

Reporting for WowOwow (Women on the Web), MJFF Board member Holly S. Andersen, MD, talked one-on-one with Michael J. Fox about his recent book, Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist, upcoming projects and his enduring power as he struggles with Parkinson’s disease.

MJFF provides analysis of recent papers on genes and disease, and discusses implications for ongoing research into the genetics of Parkinson’s disease.

April is Parkinson's Awareness Month and The Michael J. Fox Foundation has teamed up with Tonic.com to make sure that the powerful, inspirational stories of people living with Parkinson’s are told and that readers can learn the facts about PD.