FeaturedNeuroscience·March 14, 2019·3 min readGuardians of the Synapse: A New Role For Schwann Cells IdentifiedSchwann cells help protect nerves against blood clotting factors that cause degeneration, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 28, 2019·6 min readPesticide Exposure Contributes to Faster ALS ProgressionResearchers report exposure to common pesticides, such as PCBs, can accelerate the progression of ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 20, 2019·6 min readCan a Nerve Injury Trigger ALS?A new study reveals peripheral nerve damage may trigger the onset and spread of ALS in mouse models of the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 15, 2019·4 min readStatins Could Protect Against ALSA new study reports high cholesterol may contribute to the risk of developing ALS. The findings suggest cholesterol lowering drugs, such as statins, could help to prevent the onsite of the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 15, 2019·5 min readPotential Therapeutic Target for ALS RevealedResearchers have identified the gene STMN2 as a novel biomarker and potential drug target for ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 21, 2018·7 min readBrain Computer Interface Enables People with Paralysis to Control TabletsResearchers report a brain computer interface can enable those with paralysis to directly operate tablet technology just by thinking about cursor movements and clicks.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 24, 2018·3 min readNormal Function of ALS and Dementia Linked Gene DeterminedResearchers have identified the normal function of C9orf72, a gene commonly implicated in ALS and FTD.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 19, 2018·5 min readRegulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative DiseasesResearchers report activating microglia may help reduce the imbalance between neuroprotection and neurotoxicity for neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 23, 2018·6 min readThe Molecular Link Between Aging and NeurodegenerationA new study provides new clues for the links between aging and neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 22, 2018·3 min readNew Technique Helps Uncover Changes in ALS NeuronsA new method reveals some ALS affected neurons display hypo-excitability. Researchers say these changes most likely represent early steps in the disease progression.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 3, 2018·3 min readGoodbye “Stress Granules”Researchers shed light on how stress granules, enzymes linked to a range of neurodegenerative diseases, are formed and how they can be reduced.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 28, 2018·4 min readNew Clues May Help Improve Speech For Some With ALSTongue range motion is reduced while lower lip and jaw motion is increased in people who suffer dysarthria associated with ALS. The findings may help develop new therapies to help those with ALS improve their speech, researchers say.Read More
