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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.

This shows tyrobp expression in cells from the spinal cord in ALS

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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.

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·October 24, 2018·3 min read

Normal Function of ALS and Dementia Linked Gene Determined

Researchers have identified the normal function of C9orf72, a gene commonly implicated in ALS and FTD.

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·October 19, 2018·5 min read

Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Researchers report activating microglia may help reduce the imbalance between neuroprotection and neurotoxicity for neurodegenerative diseases.

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·August 23, 2018·6 min read

The Molecular Link Between Aging and Neurodegeneration

A new study provides new clues for the links between aging and neurodegenerative diseases.

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·June 22, 2018·3 min read

New Technique Helps Uncover Changes in ALS Neurons

A new method reveals some ALS affected neurons display hypo-excitability. Researchers say these changes most likely represent early steps in the disease progression.

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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

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

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

Pesticide Exposure Contributes to Faster ALS Progression

Can a Nerve Injury Trigger ALS?

Statins Could Protect Against ALS

Potential Therapeutic Target for ALS Revealed

Brain Computer Interface Enables People with Paralysis to Control Tablets

Normal Function of ALS and Dementia Linked Gene Determined

Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

The Molecular Link Between Aging and Neurodegeneration

New Technique Helps Uncover Changes in ALS Neurons

A Biological Signature of Consciousness Found

Low Folate and B12 Proven to Drive Chronic Fatigue

Scramblase CLPTM1L May Drive Glioblastoma

Why Willpower Fails and How to Restore Focus

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