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Gene Newly Linked To Inherited ALS May Also Play Role In Common Dementia
February 20, 2008 — Scientists have linked a mutation in a gene known as TDP-43 to an inherited form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the neurodegenerative condition often called Lou Gehrig's ... > full story -
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Nervous System
Chronic Illness
Healthy Aging
Diseases and Conditions
Parkinson's Research
Targeting Astrocytes Slows Disease Progression In Lou Gehrig's Disease, Study Shows
February 3, 2008 — In what the researchers say could be promising news in the quest to find a therapy to slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, scientists have shown that ... > full story -
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Chronic Illness
Huntington's Disease
Pharmacology
Nervous System
Diseases and Conditions
Unexpected Protein Interaction Suggests New Lou Gehrig's Disease Drug Target
January 24, 2008 — Discovery of an unexpected protein-protein interaction has led scientists to identify a drug that slows the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in mice and nearly doubles the animals' ... > full story -
Nervous System
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Chronic Illness
Parkinson's Research
Joint Pain
Diseases and Conditions
Protein Injections Can Delay Symptoms Of Lou Gehrig's Disease
November 27, 2007 — Injections of a protein normally found in human cells can increase lifespan and delay the onset of symptoms in mice with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease. The researchers said treatments of recombinant ... > full story -
Blood-Spinal Cord Barrier Compromised In Mice With ALS
November 20, 2007 — The blood-spinal cord barrier is functionally impaired in areas of motor neuron damage in mice modeling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, report researchers. The barrier disruption was found in mice at ... > full story -
Language Acquisition
Child Development
Children's Health
Child Psychology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Perception
Childhood Apraxia Of Speech Cases On The Rise
October 29, 2007 — Speech pathologists report an increasing number of patients diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech, a motor speech disorder in which children have difficulty saying basic sounds and words. As a ... > full story -
New Treatment For Stroke Works Up To A Day After Symptoms Start
October 1, 2007 — People treated with the drug minocycline within six to 24 hours after a stroke had significantly fewer disabilities, according to a new study. Researchers say minocycline may be an alternative ... > full story -
Genes That Improve Survival In Mice With ALS Identified
September 14, 2007 — Researchers investigating the basic biology of cell signaling have made a discovery that may have therapeutic implications for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) and other ... > full story -
Nanotechnology Identifies Peptide 'Fingerprint' In Both Forms Of ALS
September 8, 2007 — A nanotechnology developed by a University at Buffalo professor has enabled researchers to identify a molecular signature common to both familial and sporadic cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ... > full story -
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Chronic Illness
Diseases and Conditions
Parkinson's Research
Genes
Alzheimer's Research
Discovery Of Active Genes Reveals New Clues On ALS
August 1, 2007 — Scientists have identified the active genes in sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a discovery that provides expanded opportunities for developing therapies to treat this chronic, incurable ... > full story
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