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Finding Clues For Nerve Cell Repair
June 3, 2008 — A new study identifies a key mechanism for the normal development of motor nerve cells (motor neurons) -- cells that control muscles. This finding is crucial to understanding and treating a range of ... > full story -
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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Parkinson's Research
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Genetics Of ALS Progression
May 31, 2008 — Researchers lend new and valuable insight into the genetics of ALS. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a rapidly progressive, fatal neurological disease ... > full story -
Brain Tumor
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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Nervous System
Disorders and Syndromes
Mechanism Of Action Of Antibiotic Able To Reduce Neuronal Cell Death In Brain Uncovered
May 9, 2008 — Researchers have discovered how an antibiotic works to modulate the activity of a neurotransmitter that regulates brain functions, which eventually could lead to therapies to treat Alzheimer's ... > full story -
Yeast Has Potential For Selecting Lou Gehrig's Disease Drugs, Study Suggests
April 17, 2008 — Researchers are developing a novel approach to screen for drugs to combat neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease -- using yeast cells. The clumping ... > full story -
Chemical Exposure May Increase Risk Of ALS, Study Shows
April 16, 2008 — Preliminary results show that a common environmental chemical may increase the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, according to new ... > full story -
Early Clinical Trial Results Back New Drug For Melanoma
April 15, 2008 — Preliminary but encouraging findings from a Phase 0 human clinical trial of a melanoma drug have been reported. Scientists found an approved drug used to treat Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS), slows the ... > full story -
Chronic Illness
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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Alzheimer's Research
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More Genes For Lou Gehrig's Disease Identified
April 7, 2008 — In recent months a spate of mutations have been found in a disease protein called TDP-43 that is implicated in two neurodegenerative disorders: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called Lou Gehrig's ... > full story -
Leaky Blood Vessels Open Up Nerve Cells To Toxic Assault In Lou Gehrig's Disease
April 7, 2008 — Leaky blood vessels that lose their ability to protect the spinal cord from toxins may play a role in the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, ... > full story -
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Chronic Illness
Nervous System
Diseases and Conditions
Genes
Disorders and Syndromes
New Gene Responsible For Lou Gehrig's Disease Identified
March 31, 2008 — Scientists have identified a novel gene responsible for a significant fraction of ALS (sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) cases. ALS is commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, an incurable ... > full story -
ALS Aggregates Are Composed Of Only One Protein
March 21, 2008 — Researchers have provided a big new clue to help combat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), deciphering that the dense protein aggregates that contribute to the nerve decay of ALS are composed of ... > full story
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