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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.

  • Ask the PhD: Spring 2018 Funded Parkinson's Projects

    In the first video in our new series, MJFF's Dr. Mark Frasier discusses innovative Parkinson's research projects chosen through our biannual funding round.
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  • New Study Examines Impulse Control Disorders and Parkinson's Drugs

    New Study Examines Impulse Control Disorders and Parkinson's Drugs

    Researchers found more than 50 percent risk of a disorder such as compulsive gambling, shopping or eating in people who took dopamine agonists.
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  • Summit Outlines Needs to Advance Parkinson's Cures

    Summit Outlines Needs to Advance Parkinson's Cures

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation gathered leaders from industry, academia, non-profits and government to discuss the way forward in Parkinson's drug trials.
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  • New Study Links Diabetes to Increased Risk of Parkinson's Disease

    New Study Links Diabetes to Increased Risk of Parkinson's Disease

    The study found people with diabetes are at higher risk for Parkinson's, and that risk is greater for younger people and those with diabetic complications.
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  • Another Motor Symptom Therapy under FDA Review

    Another Motor Symptom Therapy under FDA Review

    The FDA will review and decide whether to approve the therapy for market.
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  • Parkinson's Trial Recruiting GBA Mutation Carriers

    Parkinson's Trial Recruiting GBA Mutation Carriers

    A drug trial for people with a genetic form of Parkinson's disease (PD) is recruiting volunteers at more than 30 sites around the world.
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  • New Study Suggests Brain Exercises Could Lessen Gait Freezing

    New Study Suggests Brain Exercises Could Lessen Gait Freezing

    The study provides preliminary evidence that brain training could be a useful therapy for freezing of gait.
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