Mutations in the C9orf72 gene are the most common genetic cause leading to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Despite this, researchers have not been able to determine what the normal function of the gene really is. Now, scientists from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles have revealed that the gene contributes to…
ALS can be very difficult to diagnose since there isn’t a specific procedure or test to ultimately establish the ALS diagnosis. It is only through several diagnostic tests (often used to rule out other diseases that mimic ALS) and a thorough clinical examination that a diagnosis can be established. According to the…
Kevin Swan was diagnosed with ALS in February of 2012. Within a couple of months of diagnosis, he left his job as Director of Communications for SingleHop, a rapidly growing infrastructure service provider, and founded A Life Story Foundation. A 501(c)(3) organization, ALSF’s mission is to tell the stories…
Eisai announced it has withdrawn its new drug application for an ultra-high dose Mecobalamin as a treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in Japan, and is reviewing its next steps in consultation with Japanese regulatory officials. Mecobalamin is one of the co-enzyme forms of vitamin B12. As it is physiologically equivalent…
In this Edinburgh Medical School video, learn more about the Voicebanking Research Project at the University of Edinburgh. This project aims to create personalised synthetic voices for use in communication aids. Learn more about ALS here: https://bit.ly/ALSNewsToday…
In this video by MrDittos, watch Ricky Wyatt share his testimony about his journey over the previous twelve months with ALS. Learn more about ALS here: https://bit.ly/ALSNewsToday…
Learn all about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in this video from Karalyn Pappas. Learn more about ALS here: https://bit.ly/ALSNewsToday…
Last week’s hot topic on ALS was an article titled Proteins ‘Tagged’ to Clump in ALS Protect Neurons from Toxicity, Research Finds written by Magdalena Kegel. The article is focused on researchers at The Scripps Research Institute, who discovered that cells instruct proteins to…
Scientists from Rutgers and Stanford universities have developed a potentially revolutionary technique to grow new neurons from adult stem cells and better ensure their survival during transplantation to the brain. The method, involving the use of 3-D scaffolds, may one day help to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Published in the…
“A former captain of the Boston College baseball team and professional baseball player in Europe, Pete Frates was diagnosed with ALS in March of 2012, at the age of 27. Since his diagnosis, Pete has enjoyed the strength and support of his family and new bride, Julie. Pete and…
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