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·November 19, 2016·4 min read

Protective Molecule Sidelined in Models of ALS

Researchers have identified a naturally occurring molecule that has the potential for preserving sites of communication between nerves and muscles in ALS.

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·April 18, 2017·4 min read

Motor Neurons Adjust to Control Tasks

Findings enhance understanding how the brain controls movement.

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·February 3, 2023·3 min read

Features That May Make Motor Neurons Vulnerable to ALS

Study links motor neurons' large cell size and supporting structures with genes that underly vulnerability to degeneration associated with ALS.

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·August 6, 2015·3 min read

Fly Model of Motor Neuron Degeneration Allows for Study at Single Cell Resolution

Researchers have developed a new model to study neurodegenerative diseases which affect motor neurons, such as ALS.

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·June 22, 2018·3 min read

New Technique Helps Uncover Changes in ALS Neurons

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

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·July 20, 2021·3 min read

Brain ‘Noise’ Keeps Nerve Connections Young

Study reveals how miniature release events help to keep neurons intact and preserve motor neuron function in aging insects.

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·December 13, 2017·5 min read

The Enigmatic Brain: Using WWII Code Breaking Techniques to Interpret Brain Data

University of Pennsylvania researchers use cryptographic techniques to decode the activity of motor neurons.

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·July 30, 2019·4 min read

The surprising link between a babies’ weeble-wobble and the genetics of motor control

A new fruit fly study reveals a simple genetic system is behind complex movements. The finding sheds light on motor control issues associated with neurodegenerative diseases.

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·November 17, 2018·3 min read

Breakthrough in Treatment for Restless Leg Syndrome

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

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·October 5, 2017·5 min read

Astrocytes Play Key Role in Respiratory Center and Breathing Regulation

A groundbreaking study from Karolinska Institute researchers reports astrocytes play a key tole in the respiratory center of the brain stem and assist with the regulation of breathing. The findings are significant as they could provide clues to the causes of respiratory diseases.

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·April 18, 2018·4 min read

ALS Treatment Delays Disease and Extends Life: Mouse Study

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.

A graphic of two rats with white lights sparking between their heads is shown to depict the BTBI activity.

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·February 28, 2013·6 min read

Brain-to-Brain Interface Allows Transmission of Tactile and Motor Information Between Rats 1000s of Miles Apart

Researchers electronically linked the brains of pairs of rats for the first time, enabling them to communicate directly to solve simple behavioral puzzles. A further test of this work successfully linked the brains of two animals thousands of miles apart - one in Durham, N.C., and one in Natal, Brazil.

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motor neurons

Protective Molecule Sidelined in Models of ALS

Motor Neurons Adjust to Control Tasks

Features That May Make Motor Neurons Vulnerable to ALS

Fly Model of Motor Neuron Degeneration Allows for Study at Single Cell Resolution

New Technique Helps Uncover Changes in ALS Neurons

Brain ‘Noise’ Keeps Nerve Connections Young

The Enigmatic Brain: Using WWII Code Breaking Techniques to Interpret Brain Data

The surprising link between a babies’ weeble-wobble and the genetics of motor control

Breakthrough in Treatment for Restless Leg Syndrome

Astrocytes Play Key Role in Respiratory Center and Breathing Regulation

ALS Treatment Delays Disease and Extends Life: Mouse Study

Brain-to-Brain Interface Allows Transmission of Tactile and Motor Information Between Rats 1000s of Miles Apart

Brain Cell Genetics Illuminate Alzheimer’s Disease Pathways

Cerebellar Glia Influence Aggression Level

Placenta Plays A Key Role in Brain Development

Mirror Insight: Mice Show Glimpses of Self-Recognition

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