Proteins important in brain communication have different roles than previously thought
Cellular communication between neurons within our brain is complex and busy, much like a USPS mailroom.
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
MeSH tree: C10.574.950.050
Q&A: Researcher discusses quest to halt neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease
Misplaced car keys, forgotten names and other lapses in memory are a normal part of life, especially as you age. However, more serious memory problems can be a sign of cognitive impairment or dementia like Alzheimer's disease.
Jun 25, 2025
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Gene therapy may slow loss of motor function in ALS
Researchers have developed a gene therapy that significantly slowed motor function loss in preclinical models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), offering new hope for treating the devastating neurodegenerative disease.
Jun 25, 2025
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'ALS on a chip' model reveals altered motor neuron signaling
Using stem cells from patients with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), Cedars-Sinai has created a lifelike model of the mysterious and fatal disease that could help identify a cause of the illness as well as effective treatments.
Jun 24, 2025
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Stem cell-derived 'spinal cord-like' microtissues afford personalized drug screening
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fast-progressing neurodegenerative disease with an average survival time of three years and no effective treatments. In ALS, motor neurons in the spinal cord, which are required for ...
Jun 23, 2025
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Cultured nerve tissue can be used in ALS studies
Motor neurons are nerve cells that control our muscles by sending signals from the brain and spinal cord out to the body. In diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), these cells are destroyed, leading to muscle ...
Jun 18, 2025
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Study finds proximity to harmful algal blooms shortens life span in ALS patients
Living close to cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms—which are present nationwide but are more common in coastal and Great Lakes states—heightens the rate of dying from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a study suggests.
Jun 17, 2025
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ALS care: Global differences in life support decisions
A new study reveals striking international differences in how doctors approach the sensitive issue of tracheostomy invasive ventilation (TIV) for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Cultural norms and health ...
Jun 12, 2025
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First-of-its-kind technology helps man with ALS speak in real time
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed an investigational brain-computer interface that holds promise for restoring the voices of people who have lost the ability to speak due to neurological conditions.
Jun 11, 2025
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Psychiatric prescriptions linked to higher ALS risk and faster decline
Use of common psychiatric medications (anxiolytics, hypnotics and sedatives, and antidepressants) is linked to a higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and poorer outcomes after diagnosis with shorter ...
