FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·February 28, 2022·4 min readA New Molecular Pathway Shared by Two Neurodegenerative Disorders DiscoveredMislocalization of the TDP-43 protein alters the genetic instructions for UNC13A. The findings provide a potential new therapeutic target for the treatment of ALS and frontotemporal dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 30, 2016·3 min readAbnormal Brain Protein May Contribute to Development of Alzheimer’sA new study reports on the role the protein TDP-43 plays in the development of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 26, 2015·4 min readAwareness of Memory Loss Can Decline Up To Three Years Before Alzheimer’s OnsetA new study reports people may lose awareness of their memory loss almost three years prior to Alzheimer's disease setting in.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 19, 2018·5 min readBetter Understanding ALS by Looking at How Cells ChangeA new study sheds light on the molecular mechanisms behind ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 20, 2018·4 min readBrain Immune System is Key to Recovery from Motor Neuron DegenerationResearchers report microglia is critical for neuronal survival in ALS.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGenetics·August 25, 2014·3 min readChanges in the Eye Can Predict Changes in the BrainResearchers report retinal degeneration could be one of the earliest signs of FTD in people who have a genetic risk for the disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 20, 2023·5 min readCognitive Decline May Be Triggered by Astrocyte DysfunctionA new study reveals astrocyte dysfunction may be a driver of cognitive decline and memory loss in those with dementia. This may be caused by a protein build-up in the astrocytes that appears to trigger abnormal antiviral activity that results in memory loss.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 13, 2016·4 min readCould Maple Syrup Help Protect Against Development of ALS?Research using C. elegans finds maple syrup may protect neurons and prevent the development of ALS.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 13, 2017·4 min readDeadly Combination in Neurodegenerative Diseases RevealedA new mouse model has been developed that captures the pathology of sporadic neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 16, 2023·5 min readDNA Treatment Could Delay Paralysis That Strikes Nearly All Patients With ALSDNA designer therapeutics restored levels of a protein critical to motor neuron function, restoring the activity that is impaired as a result of ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·September 30, 2015·3 min readDormant Viral Gene May Cause Some Forms of ALSResearchers discover reactivating ancient viral genes may cause neuron destruction in some forms of ALS.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 12, 2026·7 min readFive High-Risk Neuron Groups Identified in ALS and FTDNew research reveals five specific types of neurons that are the primary targets of ALS and FTD, paving the way for cell-specific therapies.Read More
