… biomarkers clinical study, has expanded again ; this time to learn more about the genetics of Parkinson’s disease … and having a mutation in the LRRK2 gene – the single most common genetic contributor to Parkinson’s known to date.   … if they may qualify to participate in PPMI. To get started, visit www.michaeljfox.org/ppmi/genetics . Studies of the …

… her right arm and leg was restless leg syndrome. But her doctor referred her to a neurologist, who determined the … resident was in the early stages of Parkinson's disease and prescribed her medication to control the symptoms. "Overall, … $40 million, five-year new study could change the way this common movement disorder is diagnosed and treated. …

… Run 10K finish in September, 2013. Team Fox member and mentor John Ryan is a force to be reckoned with.Having completed his first half marathon in 2012—an accomplishment … John’s story and to support his 2013 fundraising efforts, visit his Team Fox page today! Matt Mitchell …

… Editor’s Note: The Foundation is seeking to grow its community … Parkinson’s in 1999 at age 30 commented: “People with PD have enough to navigate in the workplace without being …

… has received funding from MJFF for a clinical trial to test a potential therapy for dyskinesias, a major … the Phase II study. MJFF has supported approximately 90 companies to date who develop therapies that address the … are becoming involved in funding drug development in cases where the science is particularly difficult, or where the …

… Cutting-edge technologies are allowing scientists to uncover more genetic connections to Parkinson's disease. … discovering that variations in the  SNCA  gene were common in several families who had many members with … In the same pathway with parkin lies PINK1 — another target where researchers may be able to intervene to boost parkin …