ALS is only 50% genetic – identifying DNA regions affected by lifestyle and environmental risk factors could help pinpoint avenues for treatment

Genetic modifications to DNA regions involved in metabolism, cholesterol and immunity may play a role in ALS disease progression.

Paul J. Hop, PhD candidate in Neurogenetics, Utrecht University • conversation
April 13, 2022 ~5 min

Siren call of daylight saving must be resisted, scientists say

Research, experience point to cancer link and other risks, suggesting standard time would be better year-round choice.

Alvin Powell • harvard
April 5, 2022 ~7 min


Blocking tau, an Alzheimer’s hallmark, may help ALS patients

Mass. General study uncovers potential new treatment strategy for disease.

Tracy Hampton • harvard
Nov. 10, 2021 ~3 min

3 Questions: Anna Jagielska on printing artificial axons

How 3D-printed models of neuronal axons could accelerate development of new therapies to treat neurodegenerative disorders.

Shirley Goh | Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation • mit
June 29, 2021 ~7 min

Research that shines light on how cells recover from threats may lead to new insights into Alzheimer's and ALS

Insight on how a unique protein plays a role in cellular stress responses may provide more clues on how to treat diseases like ALS and Alzheimer's.

Brian Andrew Maxwell, Scientist in Cell Biology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences • conversation
June 24, 2021 ~5 min

Team links gut bacteria to neurodegenerative diseases

A new study that links specific gut bacteria to neurodegenerative diseases could one day lead to treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS.

Samantha Murray-Florida • futurity
May 10, 2021 ~7 min

A wearable sensor to help ALS patients communicate

Researchers have designed a skin-like device that can measure small facial movements in patients who have lost the ability to speak.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Oct. 22, 2020 ~8 min

New drug prolongs ALS patient survival in trial

An experimental medication that was recently shown to slow the progression of ALS has now demonstrated the potential to also prolong patient survival.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Oct. 16, 2020 ~4 min


Arboretum examines climate change’s impact on maple trees

Researchers at Arboretum studying how maple trees are adapting to climate change.

Deborah Blackwell • harvard
Aug. 5, 2020 ~12 min

‘I Am A Scientist’ offers students STEM role models

An initiative seeks to make scientists and their work more relatable to young students to promote STEM diversity.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
July 23, 2020 ~4 min

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