In patients with ALS, astrocytes within the brain become pro-inflammatory and tend to lose their protective function, resulting in changes in the ability to uptake glutamate.
Researchers have identified a causal link between strenuous exercise and ALS in people with genetic risk factors for the neurodegenerative disease. The study reports intense physical exercise contributes to motor neuron injury in those susceptible to ALS.
An examination of brainstems from children and young adults constantly exposed to air pollution reveals markers of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and motor neuron disease. Findings suggest air pollution poses risks of serious neurological damage from an early age.
A defective protein quality control system leads to motor neuron death associated with disorders like 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.
A new study reports those with ADHD are at an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study reveals people with ADHD are twice as likely to develop early onset Parkinson's between the ages of 21-66. Additionally, those who are prescribed stimulant medications to help reduce ADHD symptoms, including Ritalin and Adderal, are at a 6-8 times increased risk of developing Parkinson's.
Researchers believe a newly discovered mechanism may contribute to cell death in people suffering from ALS and dementia.
Study could help pave the way for new research for neurodegenerative conditions such as motor neuron disease and muscular dystrophy.
Researchers have discovered a potential treatment that may help delay motor neuron loss in ALS.
A new study reveals three new genes associated with ALS. One of the genes, C21orf2, could increase a person's risk of developing ALS by 65 percent.
TAxI, a small peptide has been shown to be an effective vehicle for shuttling functional proteins into the spinal cord, a new study reports.
Researchers have discovered mechanisms that lead to neurodegeneration.
