'Milestones' in 200 Years of Parkinson's Research Marking the 200th anniversary of the first published description by James Parkinson of the disease that would come to bear his name, the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease has published a special issue that features invited commentaries by those responsible for some of the greatest advances in understanding and treating Parkinson's. From the shaking palsy to alpha-synuclein read the stories behind the science from many of the researchers who played key roles in reaching significant milestones: The Journal of Parkinson's Disease - 200 years of research (IOS Press)