Brain-computer interface allows man with ALS to talk in real time
An investigational brain-computer interface has allowed a man diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to speak in real…
Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
Bipartisan congressional effort calls for increased ALS research funding
A bipartisan team of U.S. congressional legislators is calling for increased funding to support research seeking to better understand and…
Treatment with jacifusen shows benefits for some FUS-ALS patients
Treatment with the experimental therapy jacifusen was generally well tolerated and appeared to slow or even reverse disease progression in…
Mitochondrial abnormalities seen early in many forms of ALS: Study
A study found that genetic mutations associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) lead to problems with the function and…
Adding low-dose IL-2 to riluzole may improve survival in ALS
Adding a low dose of the anti-inflammatory molecule interleukin-2 (IL-2) to treatment with riluzole is safe and may help extend…
Brain sensor helps decode speech, movement in ALS patient: Study
Implanting a sensor in a region of the brain that helps to control speech was shown in a U.S. study…
1st ALS patient to get Neuralink brain implant finds new voice
Arizona-based Brad Smith has become the first person with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to receive a brain implant from…
Treatment with Tregs safe, may slow ALS progression: Trial
Treatment with regulatory T-cells, or Tregs — a type of anti-inflammatory immune cell — was well tolerated and seemed…
3-drug combo shows promise for treating SOD1-ALS: Mouse study
A combination of three drugs — one of them the experimental therapy CuATSM — may be effective for treating…
CREB3 protein identified as potential treatment target in ALS
A rare mutation that leads to abnormally high activity of the CREB3 protein is associated with a reduced risk of…