Research news
Studies will investigate the role of inflammation in the brain in Parkinson’s and test whether a new approach to reduce brain inflammation could potentially treat the condition.
Earlier this year we launched a campaign to highlight the importance of taking part in Parkinson’s research. Thanks to your support we’ve seen an encouraging boost in recruitment to vital clinical studies.
A new blood test for a toxic protein may help detect Parkinson’s long before symptoms show.
Researchers add to existing evidence that vitamin B3 may help slow down the progression of Parkinson's.
A study in people with Parkinson’s has found that a vaccine can help slow down clumping of a protein known to be linked to the condition.
New funding for projects tackling our understanding of Parkinson’s and projects exploring new drugs for the future.
This Black History Month we’re sharing stories from members of the community who are advocating for better inclusion of Black people in Parkinson’s research.
Researchers followed almost half a million people for 15 years and found a potential link between feelings of loneliness and a greater risk of Parkinson’s.
The study builds on the results from the pioneering Parkinson’s UK funded trial launched in 2019.
A global collaboration of researchers has found a specific gene change is a risk factor for Parkinson’s unique to the Black African community.