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Modulating Levels of NOD2 Ligands in the Gut Microbiota to Dampen Neuro-inflammation in Parkinson’s Disease
… bind and activate NOD2, build up in the gut and leak into the bloodstream due to a weakened gut barrier. These … Impact on Diagnosis/Treatment of Parkinson’s disease: Altogether, this work could help us better understand how gut bacteria contribute to PD, identify early warning …
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The Cooper Family’s Drive to End Parkinson’s: Playing 197 Holes for the Ultimate Hole-In-One
August 14, 2020
… more than golf was his family. He introduced his son Paul to the game and later got Paul’s kids Brett, Perri and … of Brett, Perri and Bradley). Knowing that they wanted to combine family and golf, the Coopers created Fore … Paul. “Everyone has a role.” Paul is the “business know-how” behind Fore Parkinson’s, having sat on various charity …
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation Announces $2M Prize for First PET Tracer to Visualize Key Parkinson's Protein in Living Brain
June 13, 2016
… Tracer to visualize alpha-synuclein protein would aid in … and agree to make the tracer available to the research community There is no deadline to apply, and the contest is … Contestants must provide pre-clinical and clinical data showing selectivity and viability of their alpha-synuclein …
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NIC-PD Trial to Assess the Disease-modifying Potential of Transdermal Nicotine in Early Parkinson's Disease
… slow or stop the progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Nicotine is a promising substance for this purpose. Firstly, … epidemiological studies suggest a protective effect of nicotine: PD is much less prevalent among smokers compared … neuroscience, including in pre-clinical models, nicotine has shown beneficial effects. Thirdly, the drug is …
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MJFF Testifies on Capitol Hill about Risks of Proposed EPA Rule to the Parkinson’s Community
November 13, 2019
… Photo credit: U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and … you. Your voice was heard! At the time of his congressional testimony, Dr. Sherer was MJFF CEO. He has since been named … comments in the future, and we will share information about how you can weigh in on this issue. Stay tuned to our …
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MJFF’s Dr. Rachel Dolhun Shares What to Know about Cognition and Parkinson’s in AARP Article
April 19, 2021
… disorder specialist and senior vice president of medical communications at The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) and … featured in AARP . The article highlights the signs, symptoms and hope for the future on an often misunderstood and … the interview, Dr. Dolhun discusses common tips around getting enough exercise, maintaining strong social …