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Changes in the Eye May Be a Window to Parkinson's Disease
August 29, 2018
A study found people with Parkinson's had thinner retinas and those changes related to dopamine loss and physical symptoms.
Latest Trials against Top Parkinson's Protein Alpha-synuclein
July 17, 2018
A promising approach to stopping Parkinson's is to target the rogue protein alpha-synuclein. We share the latest on six trials testing therapies with this goal.
Ask the MD: Constipation and Parkinson's
December 11, 2017
Dr. Dolhun discusses constipation, a common non-motor symptom in Parkinson's, and ways to treat it.
What We Need to Know to Advance Most Promising Parkinson's Therapies
October 24, 2017
In a recent review paper, top Parkinson's experts outline unanswered questions hindering development of treatments against key protein alpha-synuclein.
Update on Alpha-synuclein Therapies in Clinical Trials
July 10, 2017
Five projects targeting alpha-synuclein are in clinical trials with more preparing for testing.
MJFF Scientist Highlights Alpha-synuclein Research Progress in Nature Reviews Drug Discovery
June 29, 2017
MJFF scientist speaks to "Nature Reviews Drug Discovery" about alpha-synuclein research progress in Parkinson's disease.
New Findings Add to Evidence of Immune System Role in Parkinson's Disease
June 22, 2017
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.
Tracing the Origins of Parkinson's to the Gut
May 02, 2017
A new study builds on the theory that PD could start in the gut, rather than the brain.
MJFF Study Making Strides Toward Parkinson's Biomarker
April 13, 2017
Researchers haven't yet determined the optimal location or method to sample alpha-synuclein. Learn how MJFF's Systemic Synuclein Sampling Study is hoping to change this.
New Information on the Parkinson's-Gut Connection
March 20, 2017
A recently published study has revealed differences in gut bacteria in those with Parkinson's disease based on their medications and geographic locations, adding to our growing knowledge.
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