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Whole Genome Sequencing and Analysis of the PPMI Prodromal and Genetic Cohorts, PPMI Genetic Registry and the LRRK2 Cohort Consortium
… Study Rationale: This work aims to provide genetic information for the whole genome and … development of new therapies and improves our ability to predict who will get disease. Next Steps for Development: … series and a joint analysis with these series. Final Outcome …
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Q-and-A with 23andMe Parkinson’s Community Lead
March 25, 2015
… Paul Cannon, PhD, leads the 23andMe Parkinson's Community. Genetic testing company 23andMe made headlines … Paul Cannon: The deal with Genentech is a collaboration to whole genome sequence approximately 3,000 individuals … 650,000 markers on the genome. Those are the mileposts, where sequencing looks at every section of the road. MJFF: …
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Glove Shows Potential to Ease Parkinson’s Motor Symptoms
December 14, 2022
… MD, PhD, are developing a glove aimed at alleviating motor symptoms caused by Parkinson’s disease (PD). The device … generated a lot of excitement, so what do people in the PD community need to know about the glove and technology as … or intended to change the course of disease progression. Where can I get a glove? As the gloves are still in …
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NeuroX profiling of samples from the PPMI prodromal and genetic cohorts, the LRRK2 cohort consortium and the BioFIND cohort
… Study Rationale: This work aims to provide genetic information at common genetic variants and rare genetic variants that have … development of new therapies and improves our ability to predict who will get disease. Next Steps for Development: …
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Michael J. Fox Foundation Commits up to $5 Million to Help Advance Neurotrophic Factors "From Promise To Reality" as Parkinson's Treatment
September 23, 2009
… NEWYORK, NY — The Michael J. Fox Foundation has committed up to $5 million for research to successfully translate neurotrophic factor advances from pre-clinical and early-phase clinical work into a practical, …
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5 Questions to Ask After a Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis
April 21, 2015
… office when you get a Parkinson's diagnosis usually comes as a shock. Without much background knowledge of the … office. As community member Sara Rigarre pointed out , " I visit my neurologist two times a year, for about 30 minutes. … see your doctor or another allied care professional. 1. "Where I can find support in this area?" Your doctor can …