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GeNeuro, NIH to Jointly Develop Novel ALS Antibody Treatment

Swiss drugmaker GeNeuro has signed an agreement with the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) — part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — to advance studies of its novel therapeutic antibodies for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Under the Cooperative Research and Development Agreement, GeNeuro will…

Using Probiotics to Restore Gut Bacteria Balance May Help with ALS, Researchers Say

Natural substances that restore intestinal-bacteria balance may help in the treatment of   amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a study funded by the international Ice Bucket Challenge. Noting that changes in intestinal bacteria contribute to ALS, researchers said using probiotics could restore the balance. The research, “Target Intestinal Microbiota…