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Navigating the 'Many Roads to Rome': MJFF Partner 23andMe Drives Genetic Research Toward Drugs to Treat Parkinson's Disease
April 26, 2012
… In spring 2009, personal genetics company 23andMe announced that it would recruit 10,000 people with Parkinson’s to contribute DNA for research to illuminate the role of … frustrated with the slow pace of research progress; with how expensive and how long it takes to recruit for clinical …
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Ask the MD: Predicting How Parkinson's Will Progress
April 11, 2019
… one of the first questions a person asks is, "What is going to happen to me?" People with Parkinson's disease (PD) understandably want to know how their symptoms will change over time. But because … such as dementia and falls. They give more detail around a complex disease that doctors see differs tremendously from …
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Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards $1 Million for Critical Next Steps on Projects Initiated Under Community Fast Track 2005
May 23, 2007
… NY — The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research today announced that it has awarded $1 million in … promising results of work funded under the Foundation’s Community Fast Track 2005 program. “ Community Fast Track … play a role in dyskinesia. Dr. Björklund now seeks to show that these neurons may underlie a special kind of …
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New Legislation Aims to Ban Herbicide Linked to Parkinson's
February 6, 2019
… or live, work, attend school or places of worship near where the chemical is used. There is strong scientific evidence linking the herbicide to Parkinson's, including one study … 15 years, the EPA reviews all herbicides to ensure they comply with federal safety standards. The agency began its …
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Calling All Walkers, Runners, Cyclists and Parkinson's Research Supporters!
January 30, 2018
… challenge awaiting you in 2018. Join a network of dedicated community fundraisers and help move a cure for Parkinson's … disease (PD) over the finish line. You don't have to run a marathon to make a difference, though we offer … and fundraise with us! Learn more about the many ways to get involved . Kat McCarrick Associate Director …
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How Does Stress Affect Parkinson’s? (Ask the MD Video)
… living with Parkinson’s disease, stress can even worsen symptoms like tremor or stiffness and make medication less … or skip ahead to one of the chapters of interest below: How stress impacts everyone Why stress is bad for … furnish high-quality educational content to the Parkinson's community while maintaining our commitment to allocate donor …