ALS

Thoughts could one day wirelessly control electronic prostheses
Photo of a current neural implant, that uses wires to transmit information and receive power,
Slowing the progression of ALS using CRISPR – in mice
CRISPR base editing decreased the amount of a mutant protein (blue) that contributes to ALS
A new therapeutic approach blocks ALS degeneration and saves motor function – in mice

Researchers at the University of San Diego School of Medicine describe a new way to

Could gut microbes affect the course of ALS?

Researchers isolated a molecule that may be under-produced in the guts of patients Researchers at

A promising drug treatment could revolutionize the treatment of patients suffering from ALS

University of Alberta scientists find a new application for an existing drug, with potential to

New ALS therapy extends survival and reverses some neuromuscular damage in animals

Drug extends survival, reverses some neuromuscular damage in animals About 20,000 people in the United

New Therapy Delays Muscle Atrophy in Lou Gehrig’s Disease Mouse Model

Mouse study could provide foundation for future human therapeutics Supplementing a single protein found in

Lou Gehrig’s disease or ALS may have a promising medication

Experiments conducted on worms, zebrafish, mice and, finally, on human subjects in a limited clinical

Motor neurons created directly from human skin cells

New technique could aid treatments for diseases that lead to paralysis Scientists working to develop

A key cellular protein could lead to treatments for neurodegenerative diseases

A new way to regulate protein levels and functions could be the answer to treating

New therapy copper-ATSM halts progression of Lou Gehrig’s disease in mice

Researchers at Oregon State University announced today that they have essentially stopped the progression of

New Compounds Could Offer Therapy for Multitude of Diseases

In tests using animals, drug successfully seeks and disarms toxic clumps of proteins responsible for

Research finds that BCI device helps stroke victims communicate

Brain-computer interface (BCI) devices have proven to be effective in helping patients with amyotrophic lateral

English: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis MRI (axial FLAIR) demonstrates increased T2 signal within the posterior part of the internal capsule, consistent with the clinical diagnosis of ALS source:Radiopedia.org (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Findings point toward one of first therapies for Lou Gehrig’s disease

Researchers have determined that a copper compound known for decades may form the basis for

Lou Gehrig’s Disease: From Patient Stem Cells to Potential Treatment Strategy in One Study

Translational Research Goes Seamless: After Creating Neurons From Patients’ Skin Cells, Cedars-Sinai-led Researchers ‘Treat’ Gene