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Major ALS Breakthrough – Common Cause of All Forms of ALS Discovered

Major ALS Breakthrough – Common Cause of All Forms of ALS Discovered

Researchers discover common cause of all forms of ALS. The underlying disease process of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS and Lou Gehrig’s disease), a fatal neurodegenerative disease that paralyzes its victims, has long eluded scientists and prevented development of [Read More]

Neuronal Loss in ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Possibly Due to TDP-43 Loss

Neuronal Loss in ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Possibly Due to TDP-43 Loss

Research into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, has lead to new information about neuronal loss seen in neurodegenerative disorders. The main findings reported involve the RNA binding protein TDP-43. The TDP-43 protein was found [Read More]

New guidelines identify best treatments to help ALS patients live longer, easier

New guidelines identify best treatments to help ALS patients live longer, easier

ST. PAUL, Minn. – New guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology identify the most effective treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often called Lou Gehrig’s disease. The guidelines are published in the October 13, 2009, issue of Neurology®, the [Read More]

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Stem Cell Research Could Benefit Fragile X Patients

Stem Cell Research Could Benefit Fragile X Patients

Stem Cell Research Paves way for Progress on Dealing with Fragile X Retardation Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have achieved, for the first time, the generation [Read More]

New Brain Map Developed By UGA Researchers

New Brain Map Developed By UGA Researchers

GPS for the brain: UGA researchers develop new brain map University of Georgia researchers have developed a map of the human brain that shows great promise as a new guide to the [Read More]

Von Economo Neurons Discovered In Macaque Monkey Insular Cortex

Von Economo Neurons Discovered In Macaque Monkey Insular Cortex

Rare Neurons Discovered in Monkey Brains Max Planck scientists discover brain cells in monkeys that may be linked to self-awareness and empathy in humans. The anterior insular [Read More]

Intranasal Insulin Improves Memory in Normal Adults and in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease

Intranasal Insulin Improves Memory in Normal Adults and in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease

I am the scientist who invented the intranasal insulin treatment that the Obama administration and NIH just announced they would provide millions of dollars in funding to further [Read More]

Oxytocin Could Help Improve Processing Social Information in Children With Autism

Oxytocin Could Help Improve Processing Social Information in Children With Autism

Oxytocin Improves Brain Function in Children with Autism Preliminary results from an ongoing, large-scale study by Yale School of Medicine researchers shows that oxytocin, a [Read More]

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