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·April 27, 2024·7 min read

Gene Therapy Slows ALS Progression

Researchers made a significant breakthrough in ALS treatment using a new gene therapy, marking a notable slow in disease progression for a patient with an aggressive form of ALS. The patient, treated since early 2020, has maintained much of their physical and social abilities, exceeding typical life expectancy and functionality projections for their condition.

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·April 11, 2024·5 min read

Paints and Pesticides Linked to ALS Risk

A new study reveals a possible link between storing chemicals in home garages and an increased risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Researchers identified significant associations between ALS risk and the residential storage of volatile chemicals such as pesticides, gasoline, and paint.

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·February 11, 2023·6 min read

Large-Scale Generation of Muscle-Controlling Nerve Cells From ALS Patients

A person's sex is one of the main drivers of altered gene expression in motor neurons, regardless of whether they were derived from patients diagnosed with ALS. Male ALS stem cells generated significantly more motor neurons than the control group, however, this was not seen in female samples.

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·February 4, 2023·5 min read

Soft Robotic Wearable Restores Arm Function for People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

A newly designed soft robotic wearable is able to provide significant upper arm and shoulder support and improved mobility for those with ALS.

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·February 3, 2023·3 min read

Features That May Make Motor Neurons Vulnerable to ALS

Study links motor neurons' large cell size and supporting structures with genes that underly vulnerability to degeneration associated with ALS.

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·December 20, 2022·4 min read

A Protective Probiotic for ALS Found

Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HA-114, a non-commercial probiotic reduces neurodegeneration and has neuroprotective effects in lab models of ALS.

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·October 16, 2022·4 min read

Speech as a New Diagnostic Tool in ALS and FTD

With the help of AI, researchers are developing digital biomarkers that use speech data to identify ALS and frontotemporal dementia.

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·September 18, 2022·4 min read

ALS Risk Higher Among Production Workers, Those Exposed to Metals, Volatile Compounds on Job

Those working in production occupations, especially those exposed to volatile organic compounds, metals, combustion pollutants, and particulate matter have a higher risk of developing ALS.

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·June 22, 2022·4 min read

ALS May Be Linked to Both the Immune and Central Nervous Systems

Researchers discovered both immune system and central nervous system dysfunction in animal models and people with ALS4, a genetic, juvenile, and slow-progressing form of ALS.

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·March 18, 2022·5 min read

Could There Be a Link Between the Enteric Neurons, Gut Microbiome and ALS?

Study reveals an association between intestinal inflammation and the gut microbiome in the development and progression of ALS.

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·March 10, 2022·4 min read

Motor Neuron Toxin Associated With ALS Identified

PolyP, an inorganic polyphosphate released by astrocytes in people with ALS and frontotemporal dementia contributes to the signature motor neuron death associated with the disease pathologies.

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·February 28, 2022·4 min read

A New Molecular Pathway Shared by Two Neurodegenerative Disorders Discovered

Mislocalization of the TDP-43 protein alters the genetic instructions for UNC13A. The findings provide a potential new therapeutic target for the treatment of ALS and frontotemporal dementia.

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Gene Therapy Slows ALS Progression

Paints and Pesticides Linked to ALS Risk

Large-Scale Generation of Muscle-Controlling Nerve Cells From ALS Patients

Soft Robotic Wearable Restores Arm Function for People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Features That May Make Motor Neurons Vulnerable to ALS

A Protective Probiotic for ALS Found

Speech as a New Diagnostic Tool in ALS and FTD

ALS Risk Higher Among Production Workers, Those Exposed to Metals, Volatile Compounds on Job

ALS May Be Linked to Both the Immune and Central Nervous Systems

Could There Be a Link Between the Enteric Neurons, Gut Microbiome and ALS?

Motor Neuron Toxin Associated With ALS Identified

A New Molecular Pathway Shared by Two Neurodegenerative Disorders Discovered

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