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…
Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
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…
New method may serve as platform for creating cell therapies for ALS
Scientists have developed a novel method to efficiently grow motor neurons from skin cells, which may serve as a platform…
Legislation seeks access to benefits for spouses of veterans with ALS
A bipartisan team of lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate is pushing for legislation to help ensure…
Using NfL biomarker could improve ALS diagnosis, prognosis: Study
Measuring blood levels of neurofilament light chain, or NfL, a biomarker of nerve damage, may help in diagnosing amyotrophic…