An artificial intelligence-powered communication app helps people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other conditions that affect speech keep…
Michela Luciano, PhD
Michela Luciano is a Science Writer at BioNews. Originally from the picturesque mountain town of L’Aquila, Italy, Michela holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Salzburg. Her research focused on the role of inflammation in acute myeloid leukemia. With a deep passion for scientific communication, Michela transitioned into her first role as Scientific Writer in 2022. Outside of work she enjoys street photography, mountain hikes, running, and spending as much time as possible outdoors.
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Articles by Michela Luciano, PhD
Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s experimental therapy ulefnersen improved a combined measure of function and survival compared with a placebo in people…
A newer set of diagnostic criteria for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) was significantly more sensitive at identifying people with…
Stem cell therapies are generally safe and well tolerated in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and preliminary evidence…
Neurosense Therapeutics plans to seek Health Canada approval by the end of the year for PrimeC, its experimental oral…
People whose jobs expose them to pesticides may be more likely to develop amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) than workers…
Editor’s note: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and…
An experimental brain-computer interface that helped a man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) communicate again has earned a neuroscientist at…
The anticipated availability and subsequent approval in Canada of the first gene-targeted therapy for certain people with amyotrophic lateral…
A self-balancing, hands-free robotic exoskeleton designed for people with severe gait impairment was safe and well tolerated …