Some forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) could actually be caused by an infectious virus, with scientists reporting that human endogenous retrovirus-K (HERV-K), normally dormant, has been found in an active form in the postmortem brain cells of certain individuals with ALS. Experiments using the active HERV-K…

Baylor College of Medicine and the Belgium-based biopharmaceutical company UCB announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership, led by Baylor Professor Huda Zoghbi, to discover new medicines to better treat neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The research alliance is in keeping UCB’s commitment to accelerating the discovery…

Jason Becker, rock star, keeps composing after having been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for two decades. In this video, find out more about his story and his 2008 album, “Collection”. Learn more and keep updated about ALS here: https://bit.ly/1QHMBGw…

In a study published in the Journal of Comparative Neurology, researchers found the same sensory neurons that keep a person from dropping a glass of water are implicated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and because these neurons are easier to study in the laboratory than motor neurons, they may help advance new therapies for the…

The ALS Association (ALSA) recently held its sixth annual Heroes Luncheon, honoring outstanding people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) whose efforts have made significant contributions to the ALS community. The four honorees at the Feb. 5 luncheon in Atlanta, Georgia, were: Nanci Ryder, a Hollywood publicist and co-founder of…

Last week’s hot topic on ALS was ALS, Gulf War Illness Caused by Toxic Exposures, Report Says written by Magdalena Kegel.  The article refers to a report which shows that Gulf War Illness is a result of exposure to pesticides and other toxins used in the Gulf War.

The ALS Association announced that it has awarded a total of $755,855 in financial grants supporting new clinical management projects to address unmet needs in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) care. For this grant program, the ALS Association defined areas of priority research and invited experts to submit their proposals, according to a…

ProMIS Neurosciences announced that it has established Business (BAB) and Scientific (SAB) advisory boards to advance the company’s work. ProMIS is developing its first products focused on more effective treatments of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). “Our number one goal is to create the appropriate precision therapeutics and companion diagnostics…

The Augmentative Communication Program (ACP) at Boston Children’s Hospital has received a $1.5 million donation to set up a program focused on improving the quality of life of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) adult patients. “If you could not speak and you want to say to someone, ‘I’m thirsty,’ a computer-generated synthetic voice is fine.

Physical trauma at earlier ages appears associated with an increased risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a study titled “Physical Trauma and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Population-Based Study Using Danish National Registries” published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease and Charcot…