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·December 31, 2015·5 min read

Study Opens New Doors for ALS Drug Discovery

Researchers pin down the structure of toxic clumps of a protein associated with a large number of ALS cases. The findings could help open the door to developing new drugs to treat the disease.

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·November 18, 2015·5 min read

Strengthening Brain Connections

Researchers have identified a mechanism which allows the brain to strengthen links between neurons.

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·November 13, 2015·7 min read

A New Tool For Diagnosing Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers have developed a new tool which they say will help with the treatment and diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, especially in the early stages.

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·November 9, 2015·3 min read

A Breakthrough in Understanding Childhood Motor Neuron Disease

Researchers report insufficient blood supply could contribute to motor neuron loss in SMA.

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·October 30, 2015·4 min read

Master Gene Orchestrates Regeneration of Damaged Peripheral Nerves

Researchers have identified a master gene, HIF-1alpha, is involved in orchestrating the regrowth of damaged peripheral nerves.

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·October 5, 2015·4 min read

Tracking a Key Piece of Dementia and ALS Puzzle

Findings provide new hope for treating ALS and FTD, researchers report.

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·October 3, 2015·4 min read

Capturing the Symmetry of Movement

A new study provides insights into networks of interneurons that carry out essential motor and sensory duties.

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·September 29, 2015·4 min read

Changing Their Tune: How Purkinje Cells Alter Their Signals

Researchers report neurons in the cerebellum send out their electrical signals either as a constant hum or in sudden bursts, depending on the voltage that crosses their cell membranes.