In a new study, researchers found a protein in the p53 family, called p63, is increased in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and is a significant player in disease progression through the regulation of the activity of genes that promote the breakdown of muscle cells. The study, “Transcriptional activator TAp63 is upregulated in muscular atrophy during…
“Meet Jim Barber, one of the four people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) honored by the ALS Association, in February 2016, for their extraordinary efforts in making a difference for the ALS community.” Read more on ALS here: https://bit.ly/1RmVMwo…
Cytokinetics announced that it has joined with efforts by the European Organisation for Rare Diseases (EURORDIS) and the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) to raise awareness for Rare Disease Day. Cytokinetics is focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing new types of muscle activators, and has developed the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) drug candidate…
Meet Nanci Ryder, one of the four people with amyotrophic lateral Sclerosis (ALS) honored by the ALS Association, in February 2016, for their extraordinary efforts in making a difference for the ALS community. Read more on ALS here: https://bit.ly/1RmVMwo…
Last week’s hot topic on ALS was an article titled Simplesa Expands ‘Deanna Protocol’ Diet Supplement Choices for ALS Patients written by Carolina Henriques. The article is focused on the expansion of the Deanna Protocol Bundle Pack choices for consumers by Simplesa, a nutrition…
Northwestern University researchers Anne Marie Piper and Brenna Argall have received the prestigious Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation for exceptional work, some of which has implications in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research. The CAREER Award supports promising young faculty members who lead by example…
Wiat reports a very special event to raise awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). At the second edition of “Changing the Game”, in Alabama, meant to honour those battling ALS, Bo Jackson, running back for Auburn University, tells of his experience dealing closely with friend’s ALS journey. Read the whole article…
LA Fitness, one of the fastest growing health club chains in the U.S., announced that it will host “Action for ALS” in support of Augie’s Quest at more than 650 of its clubs on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016. Anyone donating at least $20 that day, whether or not a member, can take…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZU-wsH2do8Q In this video by Neurology Today learn more about neuroimaging. Individuals with mutations in the superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) gene develop brain white matter abnormalities before the onset of symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a new imaging study that was presented at the 2014 AAN annual…
MediciNova Inc. announced it will present data from its ongoing clinical trial evaluating MN-166 (ibudilast) in both early and advanced stage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) April 15-21 at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, Canada.
