What Helps Form Long Term Memory Also Drives ALS
Researchers reveal a small region of Ataxin-2, a protein implicated in long term memory, may drive the progression of ALS. ... Read More...
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CRISPR Helps Find New Genetic Suspects Behind ALS and FTD
Using CRISPR, researchers have identified a new set of genes that may be implicated in both ALS and frontotemporal dementia.... Read More...
The Toxic Relationship Between ALS and Frontotemporal Dementia
Researchers 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...
Genetic Mutations Cause ‘Vicious Cycle’ in Most Common Form of ALS
Researchers reveal a repeat element in the DNA of C9orf72 gene becomes toxic when faced with starvation, toxins and viral infection. ... Read More...
New Discovery in Motor Neuron Disease and Dementia Could Pave the Way For New Treatments
Researchers believe a newly discovered mechanism may contribute to cell death in people suffering from ALS and dementia. ... Read More...
New Areas of the Brain Identified Where ALS Gene is Active
Researchers report they have identified two regions of a mouse brain where a gene implicated in ALS is expressed.... Read More...
Reopening Avenues for Attacking ALS
Researchers report the most common genetic mutation associated with ALS plays an important role in not only the nervous system, but also the blood and immune systems.... Read More...
Immune Cells Play Direct Role in Development of ALS
Immune cells appear to play a direct role in the development of ALS, a new study reports.... Read More...
ALS and Frontotemporal Dementia Linked to Nuclear Transport Problems
A new study points to a potential new target to treat neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...
Tracking a Key Piece of Dementia and ALS Puzzle
Findings provide new hope for treating ALS and FTD, researchers report.... Read More...
RNA Blocked Pathways May Initiate ALS and Dementia
According to new research, the C9orf72 mutation causes long strands of RNA to block specific pathways which usually move proteins into a cell's nucleus. ... Read More...
Scientists Create Mice with a Major Genetic Cause of ALS and FTD
Researchers believe mouse could provide a new platform for testing treatments for several neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...