Evidence that Parkinson’s originates in the gut

A new study published in the journal ‘Neuron’ has found more evidence that Parkinson’s starts in the gut


The rationale for the TRANSEURO study

The TRANSEURO study is part-funded by Cure Parkinson’s and is investigating dopamine cell replacement therapy as a restorative treatment for people with Parkinson’s.  It is being coordinated by Professor Roger Barker at the University of Cambridge, and it involves a European-wide network of Parkinson’s researchers….


The appendix and Parkinson’s

Although its exact role isn’t yet clear because findings have been conflicting, in this easy-to-read overview the link between the appendix in the gut and risk of developing Parkinson’s is discussed. This easy-to-read overview was published in the journal JAMA on the link between the…


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Webinar – Stem Cell (Cell Replacement) Therapy

Presented by the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, Cure Parkinson’s and Van Andel Institute. This quarterly webinar series, brought to you by The Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, Cure Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s Movement, is chaired by Professor Patrik Brundin (Van Andel Institute) and features a panel of…


The AEGIS Coast to Coast to Cure Challenge

13 supporters of Cure Parkinson’s, including Patron Mike Tindall and fellow Rugby World Cup winner Iain Balshaw MBE, recently completed the historic ‘Raid Pyrenean’ cycle challenge to raise vital funds for Cure Parkinson’s research.  This extreme cycle, named the AEGIS ‘Coast To Coast To Cure’…