Brenig raises $65M to advance LRRK2 inhibitor BT-267 to trials
Brenig Therapeutics has raised $65 million to advance its lead candidate, LRRK inhibitor BT-267, into human clinical trials as…
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$6M grant aids work into calcium channel blocker to protect neurons
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) has awarded a $6 million grant to Lario…
Gene mutation linked to movement disorder, Parkinson’s symptoms
Scientists have discovered a link between a mutation in the CARS gene and late-onset neurological disorders with symptoms, such…
EEG patterns put to AI review may aid in early Parkinson’s diagnosis
A model that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze electroencephalography (EEG)-based patterns of brain activity showed a potential to accurately…
Rowers to cross Pacific Ocean to raise $28M for Parkinson’s research
Four endurance athletes, one of whom has Parkinson’s disease, have embarked on a 2,800-mile rowing journey across the Pacific…
Levels of proteins tied to nerve cell function may help in PSP diagnosis
Low levels in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) — the liquid surrounding the brain and spinal cord — of proteins associated…
AB-1005 gene therapy placed on fast track by regulators in US, UK
AskBio’s investigational gene therapy AB-1005 has been granted fast-track designation for Parkinson’s disease by the U.S. Food and…
Anew Medical to advance development of Klotho gene therapy
Anew Medical said it will advance clinical development of its Klotho gene therapy program to prevent or stop…
MJFF $1.49M grant to advance preclinical research into KLS-13019
Kannalife Sciences has been awarded a $1.49 million grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) to support…
Platform launched for sharing brain samples in Parkinson’s research
The Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) initiative has launched a data-sharing platform that will make data on human brain…