FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 15, 2020Gut microbiome influences ALS outcomesStudy reveals a new gut-brain connection in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The gut microbiome could influence the severity of the neurodegenerative disease. Altering the bacteria in the gut may prevent or improve symptoms of ALS. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 16, 2019Frontotemporal dementia is associated with alterations in immune system functionResearchers discovered increased inflammatory activity in a subgroup of patients with frontotemporal dementia. The increased inflammation was indicated by elevated levels of cytokines known to increase inflammatory response and decreased levels of IL-10, which reduces inflammation. The inflammation was associated with Parkinsonism's symptoms and rapid cognitive and functional decline. The study also revealed patients with FTD are less likely to develop cancer. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 24, 2018Normal 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 22, 2018What Helps Form Long Term Memory Also Drives ALSResearchers reveal a small region of Ataxin-2, a protein implicated in long term memory, may drive the progression of ALS. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 12, 2018CRISPR 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·February 5, 2018The 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 8, 2017Genetic 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·July 17, 2017New Discovery in Motor Neuron Disease and Dementia Could Pave the Way For New TreatmentsResearchers believe a newly discovered mechanism may contribute to cell death in people suffering from ALS and dementia. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 1, 2016New Areas of the Brain Identified Where ALS Gene is ActiveResearchers report they have identified two regions of a mouse brain where a gene implicated in ALS is expressed. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 15, 2016Reopening Avenues for Attacking ALSResearchers 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 17, 2016Immune Cells Play Direct Role in Development of ALSImmune cells appear to play a direct role in the development of ALS, a new study reports. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 19, 2015ALS and Frontotemporal Dementia Linked to Nuclear Transport ProblemsA new study points to a potential new target to treat neurodegenerative diseases. Read More
