News tagged with neuromuscular function


Study offers new approach for spinal muscular atrophy

Spinal muscular atrophy is a debilitating neuromuscular disease that in its most severe form is the leading genetic cause of infant death. By experimenting with an ALS drug in two very different animal models, researchers ...

Neuroscience created Apr 09, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New technology may help doctors monitor concussions, aging, and neurological function

Doctors routinely track their patients' hand-eye coordination to monitor any neuromuscular deficits, particularly as patients age or when they are injured—but the tests they have been using to track this ...

Medical research created Feb 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

When nerve meets muscle, biglycan seals the deal

A protein that has shown early promise in preventing the loss of muscle function in mouse models of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has been found in a new study to be a key player in the process of joining nerves ...

Neuroscience created Feb 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | 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