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Potential Way to Protect Neurons in Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, ALS
March 11, 2011 — Neurons lacking a substance called caspase-2 were better able to withstand pesticide-induced damage to energy centers known as mitochondria, scientists have reported. This finding could have ... > full story -
Loss of Key Protein Boosts Neuron Loss in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
March 4, 2011 — Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a notorious neurodegenerative condition characterized by the progressive deterioration of brain and spinal cord neurons, ... > full story -
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Could Be Caused by a Retrovirus, Study Suggests
March 2, 2011 — A retrovirus that inserted itself into the human genome thousands of years ago may be responsible for some cases of the neurodegenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as ... > full story -
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Cigarette Smoking Associated With Increased Risk of Developing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
February 14, 2011 — Cigarette smoking may be associated with an increased risk of developing the muscle-wasting disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, according to a new ... > full story -
New Clinical Practice Guidelines for Noninvasive Ventilation
February 14, 2011 — New clinical guidelines for use of noninvasive ventilation in critical care settings have been ... > full story -
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Malfunctioning Gene Associated With Lou Gehrig's Disease Leads to Nerve-Cell Death in Mice
January 5, 2011 — Researchers describe the first direct evidence of how mutated TDP-43 prtein can cause neurons to ... > full story -
Blue-Green Algae Tested for Treating Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
December 21, 2010 — Spirulina, a nutrient-rich, blue-green algae, an ancient food source used by the Aztecs, may have a dual antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect on motor neurons. Spirulina appeared to provide ... > full story -
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Gene That Causes Some Cases of Familial Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Discovered
December 9, 2010 — Using a new gene sequencing method, researchers have discovered a gene that appears to cause some instances of familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The finding could lead to novel ways to ... > full story -
Mutation Linked to Protein Degradation Underlies Inherited ALS
December 8, 2010 — A new study identifies a previously unrecognized mutation that causes an inherited form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The research implicates defects in a cellular pathway linked with ... > full story -
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Stability Is First Step Toward Treating ALS
November 22, 2010 — Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that eventually destroys most motor neurons, causing muscle weakness and atrophy throughout the body. There is no cure and the ... > full story
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