Aperture Therapeutics Announces First-In-Class MMP9 Antisense Oligonucleotide Program for ALS

Aperture Therapeutics, a biotechnology company pioneering next-generation precision medicines for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced the advancement of its matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP9) ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Eric Dane Opens Up About ALS Battle After ‘Brilliant Minds’ Episode and Why He’s Sharing His Health Journey

The actor, who publicly announced his diagnosis earlier this year, spoke on a virtual panel with I Am ALS and writers from the NBC drama: "I have no reason to be in a good spirit at any time, on any ...
New York Post

Eric Dane gives heartbreaking update on ALS battle: ‘No reason to be in a good spirit’

Eric Dane is sharing everything about his ALS battle — including the emotional toll that the devastating diagnosis has taken on him. The “Euphoria” actor, 53, gave the latest update on his health ...
The Times of Israel

In world first, Israeli scientists use RNA-based gene therapy to stop ALS deterioration

In a groundbreaking study, researchers at Tel Aviv University, leading a large-scale international team of scientists, say they have identified an RNA molecule that can stop the nerve cell damage that ...
The Jerusalem Post Blogs

Tel Aviv University study opens path to gene therapy for ALS

A team of international scientists has made a groundbreaking discovery that could pave the way for an effective treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a fatal neurodegenerative disease ...
technologynetworks

ALS Nerve Damage Reversed Using RNA-Based Gene Therapy

A new international study led by Tel Aviv University researchers may pave the way for an effective treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a fatal and currently incurable neurodegenerative ...
Newsweek

Map Shows States With Highest ALS Rates—Study Has ‘Surprising’ Hypothesis

People in certain states in America appear to be more likely than others to develop devastating neurological diseases, a new study has indicated. Lou Gehrig's disease—also known as amyotrophic lateral ...
UUHC Health Feed

New ALS Treatment Changes Young Utah Mother’s Life

In March 2024, Kayla Gonzalez started having an odd sensation behind her right kneecap. At first, she didn’t think much of it. Then, the feeling started to spread. Soon, she had weakness in her calf, ...
USA Today

Eric Dane reveals fall due to ALS made him miss Emmys

Eric Dane is opening up about his ongoing battle with ALS. The "Grey's Anatomy" star, who revealed he was diagnosed with the degenerative neurological disease in April 2024, told the Washington Post ...
Electronic Design

Qualcomm’s Acquisition of Arduino Creates a New Vibe—AI and Signal Processing on the UNO Q

Arduino is being acquired by Qualcomm subject to regulatory approval for an undisclosed sum. Qualcomm Arduino introduces a new UNO form factor board, the Arduino UNO Q, which features both a STM32 MCU ...
STAT

Autoimmune responses found in ALS, pointing to a new way to view the deadly disease

Jonathan Wosen is STAT’s West Coast biotech & life sciences reporter. You can reach Jonathan on Signal at jwosen.27. Researchers have found that patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis have ...
CNN

Eric Dane says he’ll fight ALS ‘to the last breath’, advocates in DC for further research and assistance

Eric Dane is out there fighting for others after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in April. The “Euphoria” star traveled to Washington, DC, this week before the government shutdown ...