People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who are exposed to high levels of certain pollutants in the years before…
Marisa Horak, MS
Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.
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Articles by Marisa Horak, MS
A buildup of microplastics in the nervous system may be linked to a higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral…
Neurosense Therapeutics is revamping its development plan for PrimeC, the company’s experimental oral therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis…
BTT Medical Institute is launching an early-stage clinical trial to test the safety of the Abreu BTT 700 Temperature…
The ALS Association has awarded Mitochon Pharmaceuticals a $1 million grant to support a Phase 2 clinical trial…
Loneliness and regret are key drivers of mental health distress among people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according…
People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who have a history of strenuous exercise tend to develop the disease earlier…
Analyses of vocal recordings using artificial intelligence (AI) may aid in the diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), particularly…
New analyses of data from two Phase 2 clinical trials and observational studies suggest that changes in blood levels of…
People who sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more likely to die within two years from amyotrophic lateral…