‘Bar Code’ Identifies Nervous System Cells That May Be Key to Treating ALS
Scientists have identified molecules that enable them to study and manipulate a specific type of cell present in the central…
Articles by Forest Ray PhD
Non-Coding RNA May Serve as Blood-based Biomarker for ALS
Distinct RNA patterns in a person’s blood may signal the presence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a study reports.
Alexion Charitable Foundation Giving $1.1M to Assist Rare Disease Community During Pandemic
The Alexion Charitable Foundation has awarded $1.1 million in grants to programs that support those with rare diseases during…
Coalition Will Address Racial Disparities in Rare Disease Communities
The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) recently created a Rare Disease Diversity Coalition focused on reducing racial disparities in…
Legislation Seeks Early Access to Promising Treatments for ALS, Similar Disorders
Two bills making their way through Congress are intended to improve access to medical therapies for those most in need,…