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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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    Levodopa Doesn't Slow or Speed Parkinson's Progression

    New research on levodopa, the most commonly prescribed Parkinson's medication, confirms that the drug neither speeds nor delays disease progression.
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  • Jim McNasby and Carlie Tanner, MD

    On Parkinson's Research Participation: 'It Is the Single Most Important Thing You Can Do'

    Want to learn more about Fox Insight, The Michael J. Fox Foundation's online clinical study?
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  • LRRK in Space

    LRRK2 Science in Space: 'The key to curing Parkinson's may be out of this world'

    This is the second Foundation-sponsored study to grow crystals of the LRRK2 protein in space.
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  • ISS Commander Alex Gerst

    Going Beyond for LRRK2: An Interview with Grantee Sebastian Mathea

    The goal is to grow high-resolution crystals of LRRK2.
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  • Researcher in Lab

    Building a Parkinson's Research Toolkit

    The goal of our tools program is to provide the most needed research tools for Parkinson's.
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  • INBRIJA Carton and Inhaler

    New Parkinson's Drug Comes to Market after Early Investment from The Michael J. Fox Foundation

    Our Foundation funded early trials of Inbrija, an inhaled levodopa powder approved last week for "off" episodes with Parkinson's disease.
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