News tagged with neuromuscular disorders


Scientists discovered genetic cause for rare disorder of motor neurones

(Medical Xpress)—Scientists have identified an underlying genetic cause for a rare disorder of motor neurones, and believe this may help find causes of other related diseases.

Genetics created Dec 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study links Fragile X Syndrome proteins and RNA editing mistakes at nerve-muscle junction

The most common form of heritable cognitive impairment is Fragile X Syndrome, caused by mutation or malfunction of the FMR1 gene. Loss of FMR1 function is also the most common genetic cause of autism. Understanding ...

Neuroscience created Oct 30, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

ALS patients differ on treatment choices in later phases of disease

Two new studies analyzing treatment decisions in late-stage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients shed light onto treatments aimed to extend the duration and quality of life in this progressively debilitating neuromuscular ...

Medical research created Apr 20, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers describe a key mechanism in muscle regeneration

Researchers at the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL) have described a new selective target in muscle regeneration. This is the association of alpha-enolase protein and plasmin. The finding could be used to ...

Medical research created Dec 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0