The Science of Parkinson's

# # # # At the end of each month, the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major or interesting pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during May 2026.

# # # # At the end of each month, the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major or interesting pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during May 2026.

# # # # The outcome of a major Phase 2 clinical trial testing the safety and efficacy of a new class of drug – a LRRK2 inhibitor – has just been announced and the agent was found to have no impact on slowing the progression of symptoms in people with early

# # # # The outcome of a major Phase 2 clinical trial testing the safety and efficacy of a new class of drug – a LRRK2 inhibitor – has just been announced and the agent was found to have no impact on slowing the progression of symptoms in people with early

# # # # At the end of each month, the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major or interesting pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during April 2026.

# # # # At the end of each month, the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major or interesting pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during April 2026.

# # # # At the end of each month the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during March 2026.

# # # # At the end of each month the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during March 2026.

# # # # At the end of each month, the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major or interesting pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during February 2026.

# # # # At the end of each month, the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major or interesting pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during February 2026.

# # # # It is exciting when new research comes along that reframes how we might look at a problem.

# # # # It is exciting when new research comes along that reframes how we might look at a problem.

# # # # At the end of each month, the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major or interesting pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during January 2026.

# # # # At the end of each month, the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major or interesting pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during January 2026.

# # # # Analysing medical data at the national level can provide a means of screening for drugs that can have an impact on the progression of chronic diseases.

# # # # Analysing medical data at the national level can provide a means of screening for drugs that can have an impact on the progression of chronic diseases.

# # # # Lithium – one of only three metals that can float on water – is widely used for in the treatment of as a mood stabilizer, primarily in the management of bipolar disorder, mania, and certain types of depression.

# # # # Lithium – one of only three metals that can float on water – is widely used for in the treatment of as a mood stabilizer, primarily in the management of bipolar disorder, mania, and certain types of depression.

# # # # Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition that involves periods of pausing in breathing while one is asleep.

# # # # Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition that involves periods of pausing in breathing while one is asleep.

# # # # To mark 20 years of activities, Cure Parkinson’s has released a FREE audiobook that was written by one of our co-founders, Tom Isaacs.

# # # # At the end of each year, it is a useful process to take stock and review what we have learnt over the last 12 months. 2025 has been a very busy year for Parkinson’s research, with a lot of clinical trial results being reported and new insights bei…