Researchers create neurons from the skin cells of ALS patients in order to "treat" a gene defect in a dish.
Researchers identify Neurexin2 as a new target for potential treatment of spinal muscular atrophy.
Researchers identify a gene which protects against spontaneous, adult onset progressive neurodegeneration.
Researchers discover ALS is transmitted from cell to cell, suggesting the spread of the disease could be blocked.
Researchers develop a new method for generating human motor neurons from stem cells more quickly and efficiently.
Researchers pinpoint an error in protein formation which could be the root of ALS.
Researchers discover a recently approved epilepsy medication could also help to treat ALS.
Researchers use optogenetics to restore function to paralyzed muscles.
Researchers report malfunctioning astrocytes could contribute to neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS.
Researchers identify two types of neurons which enable the spinal cord to control skilled forelimb movement.
Researchers have discovered the developmental source of a key type of neuron that allows animals to walk.
Researchers discover the motor cortex plays an active role in learning new motor movements.
