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ALS Research Briefs
Short updates on ALS research: KNS-760704, FUS protein in stress granules, SOD1 and mitochondria.
Research Briefs: ALS, CMD, FA and SMA
News on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, congenital muscular dystrophy, Friedreich's ataxia and spinal muscular atrophy.
Expanded Ataxin 2 Genes a Major Contributor to ALS Risk
Small expansions in the ataxin 2 gene significantly increase the risk of developing of ALS.
Research Briefs: ALS, BMD, DMD, MMD, SMA, Muscle Regeneration
News on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Duchenne, Becker and myotonic muscular dystrophies; spinal muscular atrophy and muscle regeneration.
ALS Experts Urge Caution Regarding Head Injury Findings
A small study has proposed that head injuries can cause an ALS-like disease, but MDA advisers say the evidence is insufficient.
MDA Awards Nearly $3.5 Million in New ALS Grants
Ten new MDA grants are fueling research projects designed to probe ALS from every angle.
MDA AWARDS $14.1 MILLION IN NEW GRANTS TO ADVANCE TREATMENTS FOR MUSCLE AND NERVE DISEASES
The Muscular Dystrophy Association, which has invested almost $39 million in 2010 in worldwide research seeking treatments and cures for muscle diseases, today announced that it has awarded $14.1 million in new grants.
More FUS-Related ALS Cases Found
Investigators have identified many more cases of ALS due to mutations in the gene for FUS in a variety of ethnic groups.
Blocking a Protein Extends Survival in ALS Mice
Mice with an SOD1 mutation and an ALS-like disease survived longer after researchers blocked the immune-system protein interleukin-1-beta.
Learn More About Ceftriaxone and ALS
Investigators on a study of ceftriaxone in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) will host an informational webinar Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010.
