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·October 6, 2020·6 min read

Evidence of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s & MND in Brains of Young People Exposed to Dirty Air

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. Read More

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·September 16, 2020·4 min read

New Gene Implicated in ALS and Other Motor Neuron Diseases

A defective protein quality control system leads to motor neuron death associated with disorders like ALS. Read More

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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. Read More

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·September 12, 2018·6 min read

ADHD May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

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. Read More

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·July 17, 2017·4 min read

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

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·April 28, 2017·3 min read

How Embryonic Cells Make Spinal Cord, Muscle and Bone

Study could help pave the way for new research for neurodegenerative conditions such as motor neuron disease and muscular dystrophy. Read More

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·September 17, 2016·3 min read

Delaying Motor Neuron Loss

Researchers have discovered a potential treatment that may help delay motor neuron loss in ALS. Read More

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·July 26, 2016·8 min read

Novel Gene Associated With ALS Identified

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. Read More

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·February 17, 2016·3 min read

TAxI Drives Protein Cargo into Spinal Cord

TAxI, a small peptide has been shown to be an effective vehicle for shuttling functional proteins into the spinal cord, a new study reports. Read More