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This shows baby Arabella Smygov following gene therapy treatment for SMA

‘Like Looking at a Miracle’: Baby Blossoms Thanks to Gene Therapy For Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Neuroscience NewsJune 10, 2019

Zolgensma, an FDA approved gene therapy, supplements the production of the SMN protein to improve motor neuron function in children with spinal muscular atrophy after just one dose. ... Read More...

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Research provides important insight on the brain-body connection

Neuroscience NewsApril 19, 2019

Neurons in the motor cortex of rats fall into two categories, those that are externally focused and relay information to other parts of the body, and those that are internally focused. When inhibition is increased, the externally focused neurons switch to internally focused cells.... Read More...

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This shows tyrobp expression in cells from the spinal cord in ALS

How ALS progresses on genetic and cellular level revealed by high-res spinal cord study

Neuroscience NewsApril 7, 2019

Changes in gene expression help researchers identify ALS associated pathways and establish the key drivers of motor neuron degeneration in the disease.... Read More...

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Potential Therapeutic Target for ALS Revealed

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 15, 2019

Researchers have identified the gene STMN2 as a novel biomarker and potential drug target for ALS. ... Read More...

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Breakthrough in Treatment for Restless Leg Syndrome

Neuroscience NewsNovember 17, 2018

Researchers report, in restless leg syndrome, neurons targeting muscles may be responsible. ... Read More...

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ADHD May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 12, 2018

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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Study Raises Doubts on a Previous Theory of Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsJuly 6, 2018

A new study questions previous assumption about how Parkinson's disease develops and progresses. ... Read More...

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New Technique Helps Uncover Changes in ALS Neurons

Neuroscience NewsJune 22, 2018

A new method reveals some ALS affected neurons display hypo-excitability. Researchers say these changes most likely represent early steps in the disease progression.... Read More...

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Researchers Shed New Light on Motor Neuron Death

Neuroscience NewsMay 25, 2018

A new collaborative study has helped researchers to uncover some of the earliest molecular events in ALS.... Read More...

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Researchers ‘Transfer’ a Memory

Neuroscience NewsMay 14, 2018

A new study reports researchers have successfully generated an artificial memory by injecting a sea snail with the RNA from another. Researchers say this approach could lead to new treatments to restore memory and alter traumatic memories in humans.... Read More...

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ALS Treatment Delays Disease and Extends Life: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2018

Researchers report transplanting altered neural stem cells into the brains of mice genetically engineered to exhibit symptoms of ALS, delayed the progression of the disease and extended lifespan.... Read More...

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Butterflies of the Soul: Study Sheds Light on Developmental Origins of Interneurons

Neuroscience NewsApril 2, 2018

A new study reveals how interneurons emerge and diversify in the brain.... Read More...

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‘Like Looking at a Miracle’: Baby Blossoms Thanks to Gene Therapy For Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Research provides important insight on the brain-body connection

How ALS progresses on genetic and cellular level revealed by high-res spinal cord study

Potential Therapeutic Target for ALS Revealed

Breakthrough in Treatment for Restless Leg Syndrome

ADHD May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

Study Raises Doubts on a Previous Theory of Parkinson’s

New Technique Helps Uncover Changes in ALS Neurons

Researchers Shed New Light on Motor Neuron Death

Researchers ‘Transfer’ a Memory

ALS Treatment Delays Disease and Extends Life: Mouse Study

Butterflies of the Soul: Study Sheds Light on Developmental Origins of Interneurons