ALS : Science World Report

May 16, 2017 04:20 AM EDT

Bone Marrow Stem Cell Transplants Could Advance ALS Treatment

Bone marrow stem cell transplants are seen as a potential treatment for ALS disease.

May 08, 2017 04:00 AM EDT

ALS Breakthrough: FDA Approves New Drug For ALS Treatment

FDA approves the first new drug for ALS treatment in many years.

Feb 01, 2017 03:10 AM EST

Talking To Completely Locked-In Family Members Is Possible; New Brain Computer Interface Device Developed By Scientists

The patients are happy and are positive towards their future.

Dec 06, 2016 03:10 AM EST

Stephen Hawking Released From Hospital, Warns Humans Against Risk Of Destroying Earth

Prof. Stephen Hawking was released after being admitted to the hospital for two days for his health check.

Nov 15, 2016 05:30 AM EST

Scientists Implant 'Computer-Brain Interface' In ALS Patients To Enable Them To Communicate

Doctors in the Netherlands claim they have successfully tested a new implantable computer-brain interface that allows patients to spell messages.

Oct 08, 2016 04:10 AM EDT

Bacteria In Your Stomach May Help Prevent Parkinson's Disease

A new study has revealed that your gut may play a pivotal role in preventing the onset of Parkinson's disease.

Oct 06, 2016 05:50 AM EDT

ALS Latest News And Updates: Gene Study Showed Promise In Future ALS Therapies

Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have published a new study that describes a novel molecular mechanism that could lead to the development of new therapies for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Sep 30, 2016 05:10 AM EDT

ALS Latest News And Updates: Scientists Discover Cells That Destroy Motor Neurons In ALS

A recent study reveals that a type of cell in the central nervous system can "go rogue" and destroy motor neurons in people with ALS.

Sep 24, 2016 05:15 AM EDT

ALS Latest News And Discovery: Scientists Reversed Clumping Of Protein Involved In Death Of Neurons That Causes ALS

Researchers were able to prevent the death of neurons that causes ALS by introducing a genetic mutation to prevent the SOD1 protein from clumping.

Sep 03, 2016 06:44 AM EDT

Shark Meat Consumption Linked To Development of Neurodegenerative Diseases Like Alzheimer's and ALS

Eating shark meat delicacies might not be as tasty as before following a study that discovered a link between neurodegenerative diseases and toxins found in shark's flesh.

Jul 28, 2016 04:04 AM EDT

Ice Bucket Challenge Leads To Discovery Of New ALS Therapy

The Ice Bucket Challenge helped fund medical research for ALS and a new therapy was discovered.

Jul 06, 2016 06:37 AM EDT

Gelatin Hydrogel Could Develop Stronger Muscles, Might Be Used For ALS Cure

A study reveals that a water-logged gel made from gelatin could grow muscles. This discovery could open to new testing grounds for novel potential drugs muscular dystrophies including ALS.