ALS

by Muhammet M. Ozturkfigures by Wei Wu For decades, scientists have been intrigued by how the brain controls the body. This curiosity led them to discover neurons, the brain’s messenger cells. Neurons, which receive, transmit, and process information,…

Results from a phase 2 clinical trial reveal that a new two-drug therapy for ALS can slow disease progression by six weeks over a six-month period. This therapy could possibly improve lifespan and quality of life, and may be effective in other…

Drugs that inhibit formation of protein clumps may help treat degenerative diseases, but determining when to administer them is challenging. Using mathematical modelling, researchers have developed a strategy to design better treatment protocols based on…

A group of scientists uncovered a commensal gut bacteria, Akkermansia muciniphila, that can significantly ameliorate ALS symptoms in mice, and also prolong their lifespan. Their results highlight the potential of modulating the gut microbiome to treat…

“Doing the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (14927191426)” by slgckgc – Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Who would have guessed that pouring ice water on one’s head would lead to $94.3 million in donations (and counting) to fund…