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·June 27, 2019·4 min read

Weight gain and high BMI linked to lower risk of ALS

While being overweight may be bad for your general health, researchers discovered an association with higher body mass index (BMI) and a reduced risk of developing ALS. Those with a BMI considered to be in the obese range had a 31% reduced risk of developing ALS, while those considered overweight had an 18% lower risk.

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·June 27, 2019·4 min read

ALS patients may benefit from more glucose

Using fruit fly models of ALS, researchers discover neurons given glucose transform the power source into energy, enabling them to survive longer and function better.

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·April 8, 2019·2 min read

Five Australian patients to trial new brain reading device to help speech and movement

A minimally invasive brain implant is to be tested on humans for the first time. The device, named Stentrode, will be placed in blood vessels in the motor cortex, and researchers believe it will help improve movement and speech for those with a range of neurological disorders.

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·April 7, 2019·5 min read

How ALS progresses on genetic and cellular level revealed by high-res spinal cord study

Changes in gene expression help researchers identify ALS associated pathways and establish the key drivers of motor neuron degeneration in the disease.

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·March 14, 2019·3 min read

Guardians of the Synapse: A New Role For Schwann Cells Identified

Schwann cells help protect nerves against blood clotting factors that cause degeneration, researchers report.

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·February 28, 2019·6 min read

Pesticide Exposure Contributes to Faster ALS Progression

Researchers report exposure to common pesticides, such as PCBs, can accelerate the progression of ALS.

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·February 20, 2019·6 min read

Can 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.

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·February 15, 2019·4 min read

Statins Could Protect Against ALS

A 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.

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·January 15, 2019·5 min read

Potential Therapeutic Target for ALS Revealed

Researchers have identified the gene STMN2 as a novel biomarker and potential drug target for ALS.

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·November 21, 2018·7 min read

Brain Computer Interface Enables People with Paralysis to Control Tablets

Researchers report a brain computer interface can enable those with paralysis to directly operate tablet technology just by thinking about cursor movements and clicks.