ALS Research
January 26, 2006 - Packard scientist sheds light on nerve cell "nursery"
January 26, 2006 - CytRx expands ongoing Arimoclomol phase II trial for ALS
January 17, 2006 - Nanotechnology may help fight ALS
January 17, 2006 - ALSA awards Treat ALS funding to three clinical efforts
January 17, 2006 - Family gives 1 million for ALS research
January 11, 2006 - Research Updates from ALSA
January 6, 2006 - Researchers uncover new toxic mechanism in ALS
January 6, 2006 - Research Update from ALSA
December 6, 2005 - Scientists explore new directions in ALS research
December 6, 2005 - Exercise plus gene therapy shows promise for treating ALS
November 24, 2005 - Cannabinoids show long-term benefits for MS patients
November 15, 2005 - Gulf War research spending falls short of pledge
November 15, 2005 - Mice with ALS exibit 'athletic' gate prior to symptoms
November 15, 2005 - Gene therapy and exercise shows promise for treating ALS
November 9, 2005 - ALS is on the rise
November 9, 2005 - Discovery of genes that control motor function
November 6, 2005 - Renewed funding for axon regeneration project
November 6, 2005 - Biomarker research shows promise
November 1, 2005 - ALSA Monthly Journal News for October 2005
November 1, 2005 - Clues to cell death in ALS
November 1, 2005 - Parkinson's treatment may help ALS
October 12, 2005 - ALSA developing zebrafish model of ALS
October 10, 2005 - Investigators shed more light on cell death in ALS
October 7, 2005 - Patients are becoming a driving force behind developing new drugs
October 3, 2005 - ALSA news recap (September 2005)
September 26, 2005 - FDA grants fast track designation for Arimoclomol
September 13, 2005 - Clues to ALS may be found in walking patterns of mice
September 9, 2005 - International researchers meet to review the latest findings on ALS
September 8, 2005 - Scientists say muscle regeneration may be possible
September 7, 2005 - Phase 1 of AEOL 10150 study completed
September 7, 2005 - Knopp Neurosciences secures license to diagnostic biomarkers of ALS
September 5, 2005 - Important neuron-muscle link found
August 30, 2005 - UMass lab focuses on genetic cause of ALS
August 22, 2005 - ALS patients offered access to Cyberkinetics' BrainGate system
August 18, 2005 - Range of jobs tied to degenerative brain disease
August 11, 2005 - Harvard and GE collaborate to fight neurodegenerative diseases
August 10, 2005 - Sticky mutant proteins implicated in ALS
August 8, 2005 - Scientists help "locked-in" ALS patients communicate
August 8, 2005 - ALSA launches new drug screening effort
July 22, 2005 - FDA Seeks More Information on CytRx's ALS Drug Candidate
July 20, 2005 - Scientist sheds light on earliest flaw in ALS mice
July 18, 2005 - Scientists develop treatment designed to treat emotional control disturbances in ALS patients
June 29, 2005 - ALS patient improves with Baclofen treatment
June 27, 2005 - New device gives ALS patient a major assist
June 20, 2005 - New ALS drug trial to begin soon
June 14, 2005 - Beating the odds of ALS
June 13, 2005 - Pesticides implicated in soccer players with ALS
June 1, 2005 - Pathologist forms company to sell diagnostic test for ALS
May 31, 2005 - ALS can affect more than motor neurons
May 26, 2005 - Harvard and Project A.L.S. join forces
May 25, 2005 - ALSA Research Update #20
May 24, 2005 - CytRx seeks to speed ALS drug approval
May 18, 2005 - News from ALSA: Research Update #19
May 18, 2005 - Can neurogenomics contribute to better neurotherapy?
May 12, 2005 - ALSA launches TREAT ALS
May 3, 2005 - Electronic device gives ALS patient a major assist
April 30, 2005 - ALS patients raise funds for experimental drug
April 29, 2005 - Northwestern U. prof awarded $3.5M to study ALS
April 27, 2005 - News from ALSA: Research update #16
April 22, 2005 - Help needed for research on familial ALS
April 22, 2005 - Researcher to seek clinical trial on ALS
April 21, 2005 - VA hospital will conduct ALS clinical trials
April 19, 2005 - 'Brain Trust' group formed to fight neuro diseases
April 19, 2005 - A "nice step" in ALS research
April 18, 2005 - On a mission to find a cure
April 16, 2005 - Metabolomics to discover ALS biomarkers
April 7, 2005 - Two new approaches with the potential to treat ALS
April 6, 2005 - Neurotoxin found in common algae
March 29, 2005 - New research agreement to develop diagnostic tests for ND
March 29, 2005 - Optimistic results in clinical trial of AEOL 10150
March 25, 2005 - Some brain cells "change channels"
March 23, 2005 - New mouse model for neurodegenerative disorders
March 16, 2005 - Molecular scissors against ALS
March 14, 2005 - Scientists replace an ALS gene
March 11, 2005 - Update: 'Conditional approval' for ALS study
March 2, 2005 - New collaboration tackles stumbling block to therapy
March 2, 2005 - Evidence of retrovirus in blood of ALS patients
March 2, 2005 - Decoding causes of disease
March 1, 2005 - An ALS puzzle on the soccer field
February 26, 2005 - She's dying: His drug could save her
February 22, 2005 - Korean receives Ph.D. at 23 with ALS thesis
February 16, 2005 - Israeli researchers develop three innovative drugs for treating neurodegenerative diseases
February 11, 2005 - Japanese scientists create brain cells from stem cells
February 10, 2005 - Implanting hope
February 10, 2005 - Metabolon awarded ALS biomarker study
February 9, 2005 - Dolly scientist gets human cloning license for ALS research
February 9, 2005 - New evidence of retroviral involvement in ALS
February 3, 2005 - Antioxidents do not prolong ALS survival
January 31, 2005 - Human stem cells become nerve cells in study
January 26, 2005 - Novartis drug does not slow ALS
January 26, 2005 - No link between athleticism and ALS
January 25, 2005 - Vasogen receives approval for new drug
January 20, 2005 - Vitamin E may ward off ALS
January 19, 2005 - Scientist gets DOD approval for new ALS path
January 19, 2005 - Deciphering the genetic babel of brain cells
January 17, 2005 - Doctor with ALS enters his own 'placebo' trial
January 14, 2005 - VEGF prolongs survival in rat model of ALS
January 12, 2005 - Veterans ALS registry collecting data, provides for clinical trials
January 7, 2005 - ALSA Ceftriazone Q&A
January 7, 2005 - Large Ceftriaxone clinical trial planned for ALS
January 4, 2005 - Surprise! Cells have a second source of phosphate
December 15, 2004 - FDA grants orphan drug designation for Cyclosporin to treat ALS
December 14, 2004 - Vitamin E may protect against ALS
December 6, 2004 - Important genetic risk factor for ALS
December 6, 2004 - Two new appraches with potential to treat ALS
November 30, 2004 - Promising results in the battle against ALS
November 19, 2004 - Japanese to launch ALS research project
November 18, 2004 - Gene mutation may play a role in neurodegenerative disorders
November 17, 2004 - Aeolus begins clinical trial for ALS drug
November 15, 2004 - Can stem cell activity treat ALS?
November 10, 2004 - FDA grants fast track for ALS drug Myogane
November 9, 2004 - Solving the ALS puzzle one piece at a time
November 4, 2004 - Israeli drugs to slow 'brain rust' awarded U.S. patents
November 2, 2004 - New hope for ALS
October 28, 2004 - Marijuana-like compounds may aid ALS
October 27, 2004 - Scientists hope to turn tide in ALS battle
October 26, 2004 - Celebrex no benefit to ALS patients
October 25, 2004 - Researchers talk about new ALS drug
October 19, 2004 - Study shows how mutant protein affects neurons
October 7, 2004 - Common antibiotic saves damaged neurons
October 7, 2004 - ALSA releases first report on advances in ALS research
October 5, 2004 - CytRx adds three oral clinical stage drug candidates
October 5, 2004 - New center will focus scientists' brain power
October 5, 2004 - Spinal cord nerve cells receive a boost
October 4, 2004 - Vasogen's VP025 delays ALS onset and prolongs survival
October 2, 2004 - Fat abnormalities hold ALS clue
September 29, 2004 - Dolly creator to study ALS
September 20, 2004 - Unravelling relationship of defective genes
September 16, 2004 - Pre-clinical gene therapy study for ALS
September 10, 2004 - Study: Protein may slow neurodegenerative disorders
September 8, 2004 - ALS clinical trial
August 25, 2004 - Avanir says drugs curbs ALS emotional bursts
August 13, 2004 - Longevity protein may slow neurodegenerative diseases
August 13, 2004 - Biomarker study could aid ALS diagnosis
August 4, 2004 - Studies look at ALS connection to hazardous waste sites
July 30, 2004 - Researches look into healing powers or our own stem cells
July 30, 2004 - Mad cow research may aid ALS
July 26, 2004 - ALS drug maker gets $1.7 million boost
July 26, 2004 - FDA grants orphan drug status to ALS treatment
July 22, 2004 - New clues to cause of ALS
July 14, 2004 - Power3 announces positive results on ND blood test
July 7, 2004 - Findings could protect vulnerable brain cells
July 7, 2004 - Tracing a killer's path in ALS
July 1, 2004 - Scientists work to slow 'this heinous disease'
June 30, 2004 - Study suggests cigarette smoking increases ALS risk for women
June 30, 2004 - Drug deals with ALS' unchecked emotions
June 30, 2004 - Discovery of gene that causes a rare juvenile-onset form of ALS
June 30, 2004 - Small pilot study to test vaccine
June 28, 2004 - New gene research shows ALS may be treated or even prevented
June 24, 2004 - Baby born with bulging muscles might help fight diseases
June 24, 2004 - Vasogen research published
June 16, 2004 - Compound promotes development of motoneurons
June 14, 2004 - Parkinson's vaccine offers ALS patients hope
June 10, 2004 - RNA interference could turn off ALS code
June 9, 2004 - Cyclosporin might help ALS patients
June 9, 2004 - Chinese doctor uses fetal cells to treat paralysis
May 28, 2004 - New painless myography aids NMD research
May 28, 2004 - Belgian scientists make progress in fight against ALS
May 28, 2004 - Johns Hopkins quickens pace in battle vs. ALS
May 18, 2004 - Nutrients may play role in ALS
April 28, 2004 - Vets seen at higher ALS risk
April 28, 2004 - New neurons can get out of spinal cord
April 28, 2004 - ALS breakthrough made
April 27, 2004 - Antisense drug may treat ALS
April 26, 2004 - Catalytic antioxidant compound for ALS
April 18, 2004 - First biomarkers to diagnose ALS found
April 14, 2004 - FDA approves brain implants
April 12, 2004 - Dr. Jeffrey Rothstien on 'Science Friday'
April 10, 2004 - Feds to study possible ALS and MS cluster in Illinois
March 25, 2004 - Zebra fish may hold ALS cure
March 22, 2004 - Scientists find fourth gene for inherited ALS
March 19, 2004 - University of Alabama expanding neurology research
March 17, 2004 - Preeminent ALS Researcher Joins CytRx
March 13, 2004 - Canadians take part in TCH346 study
March 8, 2004 - Study looks at what goes wrong in ALS cells
March 8, 2004 - Researchers begin ALS cluster study in Illinois
March 3, 2004 - Illinois PALS wanted for study
March 3, 2004 - Mouse model identifies key player in motor neuron death
February 26, 2004 - Researchers links nerve cell defect to ALS
February 23, 2004 - Cloned embryos may help cure ALS and other diseases
February 20, 2004 - New drug lessens outbursts in ALS patients
February 20, 2004 - $3.4 million collaborative grant for medical research
February 19, 2004 - "Dolly" cloned sheep team to study ALS
February 19, 2004 - Successful trial of Duchene MD treatment
February 13, 2004 - New patent issued to fight neurodegenerative disorders
February 13, 2004 - New biomarker study for ALS
February 4, 2004 - Study seeks faster and more accurate ALS diagnosis
February 4, 2004 - New study looks at late stage ALS
January 29, 2004 - Patent issued for hedgehog pathway agnoists
January 26, 2004 - ALS drug trial moves forward
January 21, 2004 - New pill may control uncontrolled laughter, tears
January 6, 2004 - ALSA to test promising compounds on ALS mice
December 30, 2003 - Gift boosts the study of ALS
December 29, 2003 - Killing RNA might help ALS
December 28, 2003 - Laughing, crying spells could be controlled by new drug combination
December 23, 2003 - Enzyme eyed as key to curbing ALS
December 23, 2003 - Quicker diagnosis, better treatment for ALS patients
December 23, 2003 - Encouraging steps taken towards nerve regrowth
November 22, 2003 - Harvard's Dr. Evan Snyder to head the "Manhattan Project" of stem-cell research
November 21, 2003 - Riluzole could help children with SMA
November 17, 2003 - New drug may facilitate nerve repair
November 17, 2003 - Protein biomarkers accurately and quickly diagnose ALS
November 12, 2003 - Study ties fruit bats to type of ALS
November 10, 2003 - Vasogen's new class of drugs targets ALS
November 10, 2003 - Incara ALS drug granted orphan drug designation
November 10, 2003 - Researchers find way to slow CMT
November 6, 2003 - Inching closer to an ALS cure - but how long?
October 29, 2003 - Looking for ALS/Gulf War ties
October 24, 2003 - Chinese transplant techniques for paralysis proving effective
October 24, 2003 - New MS drug could help ALS
October 23, 2003 - Volunteers needed for ALS gene study
October 20, 2003 - Free radicals may cause ALS nerve cell death
October 14, 2003 - Hong Kong doctors seeking genetic link to ALS
October 13, 2003 - Monkey think, monkey do study may help paralyzed
October 10, 2003 - Pauling Institute gets major NIH funding
October 10, 2003 - Symposium focuses on emotional lability in ALS
October 10, 2003 - CytRx Sponsors UMass Research Program for Use of RNAi Technology In ALS
October 3, 2003 - New Gene for Rare Inherited Paralysis May Aid ALS
October 2, 2003 - Healthy Neighbors Rescue Degenerating Motor Neurons
September 30, 2003 - Incara Announces US Patent for ALS Treatment
September 29, 2003 - Gulf vets face higher rate of ALS, Charleston doctor finds
September 28, 2003 - Benefits of umbilical cord blood
September 23, 2003 - Nanolaser may help extend life-spans
September 22, 2003 - Lou Gehrig's Rate Higher in Gulf War Vets
September 15, 2003 - Researchers look for link between pollution, disease
September 11, 2003 - Promising Results in Animal Model of ALS Reported
September 9, 2003 - Results of ALS Model to Be Presented at American Chemical Society National Meeting
September 4, 2003 - ALS Patients Test Emotion Drug
September 2, 2003 - Dr. Michael E. DeBakey Speaks Out on Need for NIH Funding
August 28, 2003 - Researchers Make Discovery That May End Lou Gehrig's Disease
August 9, 2003 - Incara Announces IND Candidate for ALS
August 9, 2003 - Ceregene Acquires Rights to ALS Gene Therapy From the Salk Institute
August 9, 2003 - Gene therapy offers treatment hope for ALS
August 9, 2003 - Long-term survivors in motor neuron disease
August 9, 2003 - ALSA science director sees great potential in gene therapy study
August 9, 2003 - ALS AND SOCCER: IS THERE A CONNECTION?
August 5, 2003 - Duke ALS Clinic Awarded Grant by ALSA
August 1, 2003 - Three Universities Join Researcher To Develop Drugs
July 30, 2003 - New Drug Tested for Sialorrhea
July 23, 2003 - Two new genetic sites linked to familial ALS
July 15, 2003 - Muscular Dystrophy and ALS Might Be Treatable
July 14, 2003 - Altered Genes Show Up in ALS
July 6, 2003 - Possible gene found for ALS
July 4, 2003 - CytRx Licenses RNAi Breakthrough Technology for ALS
June 18, 2003 - Clinical trial of Myotrophin
June 12, 2003 - GenoMed Begins Trial for Neurodegenerative Diseases
June 10, 2003 - HELP TRACK DOWN GENES ASSOCIATED WITH ALS
June 6, 2003 - FDA APPROVED DRUGS FOR USE IN ALS
June 6, 2003 - ON THE TRAIL OF PROTEINS GONE AWRY
June 6, 2003 - Curis and Project A.L.S. Launch Collaboration
June 4, 2003 - Experts continue brain research among Guam natives
May 27, 2003 - Experimental therapy neutralizes ALS in lab cells
May 19, 2003 - Misbehaving Molecules: 3-Dimensional Pictures of ALS Mutant Proteins Support Two Major Theories About How the Disease is Caused
May 13, 2003 - Researchers link vitamin B12 to ALS treatment
May 13, 2003 - Unraveling the mystery of ALS
May 12, 2003 - Brain Repair Project to focus on ALS
May 9, 2003 - Two drug giants make deal for ALS drugs
May 1, 2003 - Gene discovery may shed light on ALS
May 1, 2003 - Determined doctor seeks to solve ALS
April 22, 2003 - Genetic abnormalities found in some ALS patients
April 17, 2003 - Consortium Undertakes Collaborative Initiative to Screen FDA-Approved Compounds for Treatment of ALS in Mice
April 14, 2003 - Research may reveal first look at early stages of ALS
April 7, 2003 - ALS patient prepared to test latest drug combo
April 4, 2003 - Report from ALSA's Drug Company Working Group Meeting
April 2, 2003 - UPDATE: ALSA comments on controversy over new research suggesting reversal of ALS may now be possible
April 2, 2003 - UPDATE: Human trials for drug cocktail to slow ALS could start in 3 months but more money is needed first
March 25, 2003 - Creatine has no effect on ALS
March 18, 2003 - Can emotional repression trigger ALS? Part I
March 15, 2003 - SCIENTISTS SPOT ANOTHER MAJOR PATH IN ALS MODEL
March 13, 2003 - NEW COLLABORATION TO UNCOVER ALS GENES ANNOUNCED
March 12, 2003 - MDA scientists find possible key to ALS
March 12, 2003 - Students sketch "treatment" for ALS
March 11, 2003 - Mutation for ALS identified
March 10, 2003 - Three drug cocktail shows clear benefit in mouse ALS models
March 7, 2003 - Johns Hopkins University Scientists Create Forgetful Mouse
February 26, 2003 - Participants needed for sporadic ALS study
February 24, 2003 - Study will try to link ALS to insecticide
February 19, 2003 - ExonHit says ALS study is on track
February 3, 2003 - Mass General lands grant to study potential ALS treatment
January 23, 2003 - Creatine and Minocycline as treatment against ALS
January 13, 2003 - Clues to causes of MS and ALS may lie in small towns
December 31, 2002 - Coenzyme Q10 showing wide potential
December 24, 2002 - Celebrex works well in ALS mouse models
December 18, 2002 - Italy: ALS rates up in soccer players
December 17, 2002 - Study shows mitochondria likely to go awry in ALS
December 14, 2002 - Creatine may help Lou Gehrig's disease
December 11, 2002 - ALSA comments on use of umbilical cord blood stem cells
November 26, 2002 - UPDATE: ALSA raises serious questions about Italian ALS stem-cell treatment
November 26, 2002 - Gene therapy workshop considers clinical trials for ALS
November 23, 2002 - Study will look at MS and ALS cases in Illinois
November 18, 2002 - Italian doctors using stem cells to treat ALS
October 24, 2002 - First study to probe early mental effects of ALS
October 24, 2002 - New drug strategy may fight neurodenerative diseases
October 16, 2002 - New Study Looks at Gulf War Vets, ALS
October 15, 2002 - Coenzyme Q10 May Slow Parkinson's
October 10, 2002 - Findings aid understanding of neurodegenerative diseases
October 7, 2002 - New study links electrical emissions to ALS and other diseases
October 4, 2002 - New lab test for Lyme disease may end ALS misdiagnosis
September 28, 2002 - Gene Found That Helps Nerve Cells Survive By Preventing Cell Suicide
September 28, 2002 - Arthritis Drug Helps Mice with ALS
September 24, 2002 - Asprin a day may keep Alzheimer's away
September 16, 2002 - Fat Abnormalities Hold ALS Clue
September 12, 2002 - New study sheds light on motor neuron cell death
September 10, 2002 - ALS linked to sports, slimness
September 7, 2002 - ALSA expands CU/ZN SOD1 database
August 22, 2002 - Lipid abnormalities linked to ALS
August 16, 2002 - Scientists find a link in ALS brain degeneration
August 5, 2002 - ALS Researchers Create Epilepsy in Rats
July 31, 2002 - Clinical Trial of Neurodex for Neuropathic Pain
July 18, 2002 - Scientists Home in on ALS Cell Death Route
July 16, 2002 - ALSA Accelerates Search for New ALS Genes
July 1, 2002 - Characterizing Mouse Gait Will Help ALS Researchers
June 13, 2002 - Study looks at ALS link to hazardous waste
June 12, 2002 - Clinical trial completed for Neurodex
May 21, 2002 - 'In folding proteins' may offer clue to ALS
May 1, 2002 - Acne antibioic delays ALS progression
April 30, 2002 - Antibiotic may help treat ALS
April 29, 2002 - Molecule drug may help ALS patients
April 29, 2002 - ALS Center researchers uncover stem cell's possibilities
March 16, 2002 - Researchers looking for cause of familial ALS
January 29, 2002 - New Rat Model Will Aid ALS Research
January 24, 2002 - Scientist hopes to cure ALS with virus research
January 18, 2002 - Research may lead to jump-starting damaged nerve cells
December 18, 2001 - Vitamin E May Prevent Neurodegenerative Diseases
September 6, 1999 - Making Friends with Chronic Pain
August 17, 1999 - ALS - Not Curable But Treatable
August 25, 1998 - Francis Bramer - Virginia mom with ALS celebrates life