All ALS
March 17, 2022
Could there be a link between the enteric neurons, gut microbiome and ALS?Research looks at a novel link between the early GI symptoms and ALS
September 13, 2021
UIC researchers find evidence of possible link between herpes simplex and neurodegenerative diseasesFirst of its kind study finds protein may restrict the spread of the herpes simplex virus type 1
July 15, 2019
Researchers describe new ALS biomarkers, potential new drug targetsEarlier diagnosis could lead to better treatments
February 20, 2019
Can a nerve injury trigger ALS?A one-two punch: genetic predisposition plus injury
December 5, 2018
Using graphene to detect ALS, other neurodegenerative diseasesDetecting disease from a drop of cerebrospinal fluid
January 27, 2017
Rebalancing gut microbiome lengthens survival in mouse model of ALSMore evidence of gut/brain relationship
January 13, 2017
UIC establishes neurological tissue bank; will use ‘big data’ to find curesFocus is on epilepsy, ALS, brain tumors
June 12, 2013
Jammed molecular motors may play role in development of ALSSlowed transport of nutrients in nerve cells may underlie the disease