FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 3, 2023·3 min readFeatures That May Make Motor Neurons Vulnerable to ALSStudy links motor neurons' large cell size and supporting structures with genes that underly vulnerability to degeneration associated with ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 25, 2023·6 min readCould a Viral Illness Increase Chances of Developing Alzheimer’s or Other Neurodegenerative Disease?Study reveals a significant association between certain viral illnesses, including viral encephalitis and pneumonia-causing flu with an increased risk of developing a neurodegenerative disorder later in life. Researchers say existing vaccines against the viruses may reduce the chances of developing neurodegeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 14, 2023·6 min readClinical Trial Results Indicate Low Rate of Adverse Events Associated With Implanted Brain Computer InterfaceStudy reports that implanted brain-computer interfaces are similar in safety to more conventional brain implants used to manage neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 21, 2022·6 min readStudy Traces Shared and Unique Cellular Hallmarks Found in 6 Neurodegenerative DiseasesMultiple neurodegenerative disorders harbor similar fundamental dysfunctional cellular processes.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 20, 2022·4 min readA Protective Probiotic for ALS FoundLacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HA-114, a non-commercial probiotic reduces neurodegeneration and has neuroprotective effects in lab models of ALS.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·November 22, 2022·5 min readRNA-Targeting Strategy to Repair Genetic Cause of ALS and Dementia DevelopedA novel compound eliminates disease-causing segments of RNA associated with ALS and dementia, and restores the health of neurons in mouse models.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·October 17, 2022·4 min readGut Could Sound Early Warning Alarm for Motor Neuron DiseaseProteins associated with motor neuron disease, or ALS are present in the gut many years before disease pathologies can be found in the brain. A stool sample or gut biopsy could help identify the presence of MND-associated proteins years before symptoms appear.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 16, 2022·4 min readSpeech as a New Diagnostic Tool in ALS and FTDWith the help of AI, researchers are developing digital biomarkers that use speech data to identify ALS and frontotemporal dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 1, 2022·5 min readNew Marker of ALS Outcome IdentifiedUsing MEG neuroimaging, researchers have identified a new marker that can be used to predict the clinical outcomes for those suffering from ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 18, 2022·4 min readALS Risk Higher Among Production Workers, Those Exposed to Metals, Volatile Compounds on JobThose working in production occupations, especially those exposed to volatile organic compounds, metals, combustion pollutants, and particulate matter have a higher risk of developing ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 15, 2022·5 min readRepeated Infections Associated With Increased Risk of Some Neurodegenerative DiseasesEarly-to-midlife infections that require hospital care are associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease later in life, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 9, 2022·4 min readGut Microbes May Lead to Therapies for Mental IllnessThe gut microbiome has previously been linked to some neurological and psychological disorders. Now, researchers are investigating whether utilizing microbes from the gut could potentially treat those suffering from depression and other mental health disorders.Read More
