Imaging Technique Measures Mitochondrial Abnormalities in ALS
An imaging technique, called 31-phosphorus magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), can be used to assess mitochondrial abnormalities in people with…
Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
TDP-43 Protein Abnormalities in ALS Linked to DNA Damage
Abnormalities in the activity of the protein TDP-43, whose gene is often mutated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), can…
Melatonin Might Benefit ALS Patients, But More Research Needed
People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who use melatonin have better survival outcomes and experience slower disease progression, a…
Pooling Imaging Data May Make Multi-center Clinical Trials Easier
Imaging data of brain inflammation in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) that is obtained using different tracers and…
Human Cell Model Captures Brain and Muscle Interaction for 1st Time
A system using human cells to model how the brain controls muscle movement has been developed for the first time,…
Target ALS Awards 4 Grants for Work Into Biomarker Discovery
Target ALS, a nonprofit working to advance research, has awarded a second round of grants supporting four projects that…
QurAlis Working on New ALS Therapy to Harness Benefits Without Side Effects
Researchers at QurAlis have discovered a molecule with the potential to act as a treatment for amyotrophic lateral…
Ezogabine Decreases Motor Neuron Excitability in ALS Clinical Trial
The anticonvulsant ezogabine can significantly reduce abnormal motor neuron excitability in people with amyotrophic lateral…
Bill Easing Access to Disability Benefits for ALS Patients Passes US Senate
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that may make it easier for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)…
Wearable Facial Sensor May Help ALS Patients More Easily Communicate
A lightweight, wearable sensor is being developed that can detect minute facial movements and translate them into messages, potentially helping…