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Research: Growing motor neurons guided by 'love-hate relationship' with bl
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
When neurons involved in movement called motor neurons form, they must build connections that reach from the brain, brainstem, or spinal cord all the way to the head, arms, or the tips of the toes. How neurons navigate these systems and "decide" where and how to grow has largely been a myste
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Researchers find epigenetic treatment can aid regrowth of sensory, motor n
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 21 (ANI): Currently, there are no effective treatments for spinal cord injury; physical rehabilitation can help patients regain some mobility, but the outcomes are severely limited in severe cases due to the failure of spinal neurons to regenerate naturally after i
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Potential benefits of re-purposed drug for motor neuron disease patients
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): According to a recent study, a medication commonly used to treat enlarged prostates and high blood pressure has demonstrated promise as a potential new treatment for motor neuron disease (MND), also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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Patients with motor neuron disease might benefit from repurposed medicatio
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Edinburgh [UK], August 11 (ANI): According to a recent study, a medication commonly used to treat enlarged prostates and high blood pressure has demonstrated promise as a potential new treatment for motor neuron disease (MND), also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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Study: Gene discovery indicates that abnormal lipid processing in cells ca
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 20 (ANI): New genetic findings add weight to the theory that degenerative motor neuron disease is caused by abnormal lipid (fat) processing pathways inside brain cells. This theory could help pave the way for new diagnostic approaches and treatments for this group of co
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Researchers engineer novel human spinal cord implants to treat paralysis
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 7 (ANI): It is an unfortunate reality that there isn't a cure for permanent paralysis. The spinal cord can't heal itself. But, now, for the first time in the world, researchers from Sagol Center for Regenerative Biotechnology at Tel Aviv University, engineered 3D
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Sunil Chhetri pays tributes to Novy Kapadia, says he brought football clos
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): India football captain Sunil Chhetri condoled the demise of renowned journalist and commentator Novy Kapadia. He was suffering from motor neurone disease and passed away on Thursday.
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Indian football team condole demise of renowned commentator Novy Kapadia
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Indian football team on Thursday condoled the demise of renowned journalist and commentator Novy Kapadia. He passed away on Thursday after suffering from a motor neurone disease.
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Consuming antiepileptic drug in ALS can reduce motor neuron excitability
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 13 (ANI): A new study suggests that the antiepileptic drug ezogabine reduced pathologic excitability of cortical and spinal motor neuron cells that are early signs of clinical dysfunction in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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Antiepileptic drug reduces motor neuron excitability in ALS
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 11 (ANI): The antiepileptic drug ezogabine reduced pathologic excitability of cortical and spinal motor neuron cells that are early signs of clinical dysfunction in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a study.
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Scientists halt ALS using virus-delivered gene silencing therapy
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
California [USA], Dec 28 (ANI): In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, have successfully managed to halt the onset and progression of ALS in the animal model using a gene silencing therapy. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a ne
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Old drug, new usage!
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 18 (ANI): An old drug has provided promising new avenues for the treatment of certain nervous system diseases, a new research has claimed.
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