How Motor Neurons Form from Stem Cells Seen in Study That May Move ALS Cell Therapy Step Forward

The molecular steps taken to turn immature stem cells into working motor neurons were seen in new research, potentially furthering cell therapies to treat neurological disorders like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by teaching scientists more about this complex process. The study, “A Multi-Step Transcriptional And Chromatin State Cascade Underlies Motor Neuron Programming From Embryonic Stem Cells,” was published…

BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics recently presented data from its Phase 2 clinical trial, showing that the company’s NurOwn stem cells technology may halt disease progression in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The data were presented at the 27th International Symposium on ALS/MND in Dublin, Ireland. The multi-center, randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled,…

While there is currently no treatment that can either slow down or reverse the damage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), there are ways to make patients as comfortable as possible at each stage of the disease and to improve their quality of life. We’ve compiled a list of the therapies…

A single-case study of a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) suggests that long-term invasive motor cortex stimulation via implants of electrodes may slow progression of the disease. The study, “Reduction of disease progression in a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis after several years of epidural motor cortex stimulation” was published…

New types of genetically engineered mice that allow scientists to study brain cells called astrocytes are expected to advance the understanding of how the cells contribute to diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Inserting a gene sequence in a specific position makes it possible for researchers to turn a…

In this EmpowerRN video shared in March 2015, Caroline, a registered nurse, talks us through the signs, symptoms and treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and how the disease progresses from initial symptoms to end of life. Discover seven facts about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis you might find…

Cytokinetics recently presented patient baseline characteristics from its VITALITY-ALS clinical trial investigating Tirasemtiv for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Data collected from an international physician survey on the use of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) in the treatment of ALS also was presented. Both presentations were made at the…

Origent Data Sciences and Cytokinetics reported results from the first part of a research partnership to further refine and validate an Origent’s computer model to predict amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) outcomes and disease progression. The effort’s ultimate goal is to develop models that can replace control arms, and the need for placebo…

The biopharma Neurimmune and the venture capital fund TVM Life Science Ventures VII announced they have created a Swiss company called AL-S Pharma AG to develop a new therapy for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). AL-S Pharma AG is a special purpose company formed to develop one compound — AP-101…

With winter just around the corner, it’s time we all started to look after ourselves a little more. Avoiding germs is one thing, but we can also try and boost our immune systems by getting plenty of sleep and eating the right foods. Here are nine foods well-known for their…