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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.
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    Research Roundup: Studies Need People with and without Parkinson’s to Speed Progress

    In this research roundup blog, we share a range of studies in need of volunteers. Some collect information on health and disease; others test new therapies.
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    Breaking News: Critical Advance Announced in Imaging the Living Parkinson’s Brain

    A tracer to visualize alpha-synuclein in the brains of people living with Parkinson’s is one of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s top research priorities.
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  • Trials Testing New Therapies for Parkinson's Symptoms

    What We Fund: $48.8 Million to Advance Novel Therapies and Broader Understanding of Disease  

    In this bimonthly report, The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) announces 91 grants totaling more than $48.8 million awarded in December and January. These supported projects are driving toward…
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    New Levodopa Pill Hits Pharmacy Shelves

    A new, easy-to-break levodopa pill aims to allow smaller, more precise doses for potentially better symptom control.
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  • Study on Rate of Dopamine Loss Emphasizes Need for Biomarkers

    What We Fund Highlight: Replacing Dopamine with Stem Cells and Brain Cells

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    News In Context: Arthritis Drugs Linked to Lower Risk of Parkinson’s

    Recent research links, among people with rheumatoid arthritis, two arthritis medications to a lower risk of Parkinson’s.
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    MJFF Survey Results: People with Parkinson’s Share Experiences with Cannabis

    Many use cannabis, including marijuana, for Parkinson’s. These “real world” experiences can help guide doctors’ care and help researchers design clinical trials.
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"The question most frequently asked of us is: 'How close are we to a cure for Parkinson’s disease?' With over $800 million in Parkinson's research funded to date, the simplest answer is: closer than ever."
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