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5 Simple Ways to Help Parkinson's Caregivers
November 17, 2015
… If you have a friend who provides care for a loved one with Parkinson’s, you may not see them as … often lead to feelings of isolation and high stress. Our community shared advice on how friends can support busy … housework. Mow your friend’s lawn, rake leaves or shovel snow without being asked. Stop by and help wash dishes, or …
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Welcome to our Redesigned Website
June 20, 2012
… Today we launched a new website for The Michael J. Fox Foundation , our first major … was led by the Foundation’s Digital Strategy team and the Communications team in collaboration with Ruder Finn … Our Living with Parkinson’s section has grown and now includes dynamic, frequently updated content on the …
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To Inform or Not to Inform? That Is the Question for Genetics Researchers
August 5, 2014
… Researchers need to know the genetic profiles of their study participants to understand more about how certain mutations manifest disease. But do the … Jewish or North African Berber descent. Adding to the complexity is the unknown "penetrance" or association …
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Using Nanobodies and Peptide Mimetics to Stabilize and Activate Mutant GBA
… in the gene encoding the enzyme GBA1 are among the most common genetic risk factors for Parkinson’s disease (PD). These mutations … function of their target compartment. We will also explore how the nanobodies work by determining the 3D structure of … Fall 2021 RFP: Accelerating Early Proof-of-Concept Testing of Promising PD Therapies …
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Research Roundup: Studies Need a Wide Range of Participants to Bring Us Closer to Cures
June 25, 2021
… The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research is to find better treatments and ultimately, a cure. You can … 60 and up, are especially needed. Take a short survey to get started in the study. Learn more about PPMI . Clinical … have too much activity of the LRRK2 protein. Biotech company Biogen is testing a drug, BIIB094, aimed at …