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Neuron-restricted RNA Profiles in the Plasma of Those with Genetic and Sporadic Parkinson's Disease
… RNA molecules (messengers that carry genetic information to DNA) that block protein expression by crossing with hundreds of mRNA targets. … Improved Biomarkers and Clinical Outcome Measures …
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Parkinson's Disease Linked to Melanoma
March 3, 2016
… A recent study published in Dermatologic Surgery confirmed the known association between … risk as much as possible. Read more about strategies to prevent and detect melanoma from Rachel Dolhun, MD, movement … trial matching tool. Kat McCarrick Associate Director Communications …
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Pickleball for Parkinson’s: From Passion to Progress
February 3, 2020
… Fox member Lesly Wagner has used the sport to raise more than $42,000 for Parkinson’s research. … shoe, but as soon as she has the paddle in her hand it’s competitive.” Equipped with their idea, Lesly came across … to four hours on that afternoon — where we’re making everyone feel good about what they’re …
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Searching for the Cause of Parkinson’s Disease in People with GBA Mutations
… an enzyme that breaks down fats. Scientists are starting to recognize changes, or mutations, in the GBA gene as a previously unknown cause of some Parkinson’s disease (PD) … to develop PD. Mutations in this gene that make the enzyme completely dysfunctional also can cause Gaucher’s disease. …
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MJFF Discusses Brain Research with President’s Advisors
July 28, 2014
… One Monday last month, MJFF Senior Vice President of Research Partnerships Sohini Chowdhury found … Atlanta. On a panel of experts addressing the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues about the … community. President Obama has asked the advisory board to examine this issue and identify a set of core ethical …
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Expands Benefits for People with Parkinsonism Associated with Agent Orange Exposure
June 11, 2021
… the military in Southwest Asia with Parkinsonism related to Agent Orange exposure. (Agent Orange is an herbicide that … and were denied will now have their cases automatically reviewed without needing to file another claim. The VA will be … PD near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. “Like many others in the community, I deal with apathy and fatigue on a daily basis. …