FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 21, 2018·3 min readNew Genetic Mutation Linked to ALSResearchers report the KIF5A gene is linked to ALS.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 19, 2018·5 min readBetter Understanding ALS by Looking at How Cells ChangeA new study sheds light on the molecular mechanisms behind ALS.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 12, 2018·3 min readCRISPR Helps Find New Genetic Suspects Behind ALS and FTDUsing CRISPR, researchers have identified a new set of genes that may be implicated in both ALS and frontotemporal dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 20, 2018·4 min readBrain Immune System is Key to Recovery from Motor Neuron DegenerationResearchers report microglia is critical for neuronal survival in ALS.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·February 5, 2018·4 min readThe Toxic Relationship Between ALS and Frontotemporal DementiaResearchers report the C9ORF72 genetic mutation can lead to toxicity in neurons, causing 10 percent of all ALS cases and 10 percent of FTD cases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 20, 2017·6 min readFirst Step Toward CRISPR Cure For ALSUC Berkeley researchers report they have successfully used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to delay symptoms and extend lifespan in mouse models of ALS.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 8, 2017·3 min readGenetic Mutations Cause ‘Vicious Cycle’ in Most Common Form of ALSResearchers reveal a repeat element in the DNA of C9orf72 gene becomes toxic when faced with starvation, toxins and viral infection.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 1, 2017·5 min readArtificial Intelligence Finds Five New Genes Linked to ALSIBM Watson helps researchers identify five new genes associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 29, 2017·3 min readNeurotoxin Discovered in Lake WinnipegResearchers have discovered a neurotoxin linked to a range of neurodegenerative diseases in Lake Winnipeg. The neurotoxin, BMAA, is found in high concentration in Cyanobacteria during periods of bloom.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 13, 2017·4 min readDeadly Combination in Neurodegenerative Diseases RevealedA new mouse model has been developed that captures the pathology of sporadic neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 2, 2017·3 min readSynaptic DisorderTargeting autophagy may help in the battle against ALS and other diseases that affect motor neurons, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 17, 2017·4 min readResolving Traffic Jams in Human ALS Motor NeuronsResearchers have generated motor neurons from people with familial ALS who carry FUS mutations.Read More
