Research

ALS News Today: Fat molecules may limit damage to nerve cells in ALS, study finds

March 4, 2025 Comments Off on ALS News Today: Fat molecules may limit damage to nerve cells in ALS, study finds

Fat molecules called polyunsaturated fatty acids, or PUFAs, can help lessen nerve damage in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a study of fruit flies and cell models. Previous studies…

Springer Nature Link: Racial Disparities in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of ALS Patients in the United States

February 5, 2025 Comments Off on Springer Nature Link: Racial Disparities in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of ALS Patients in the United States

Recently studies have shown ALS in the United States to be more commonly diagnosed in White males over 60 years of age. Previous epidemiologic studies addressing racial variation in ALS…

Addressing Inequities in ALS Healthcare: The Critical Need for Diversity in Research

February 5, 2025 Comments Off on Addressing Inequities in ALS Healthcare: The Critical Need for Diversity in Research

ALS affects individuals across all backgrounds, yet representation in ALS research has long been skewed. Data reveals that approximately 95% of participants in previous ALS clinical trial studies were Caucasian,…

ALS News Today: Auttx gets ALS Network grant to develop new treatments for ALS

November 5, 2024 Comments Off on ALS News Today: Auttx gets ALS Network grant to develop new treatments for ALS

Biotech company aims to develop molecules that restore RNA processing Biotech company Auttx has received a $125,000 grant to advance the development of new molecules that aim to restore normal…

NIH’s Commitment to Disability Inclusion in Research

October 30, 2024 Comments Off on NIH’s Commitment to Disability Inclusion in Research

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people with disabilities through research, training, and career development to promote health equity and inclusion…

Yahoo Finance: ALS Network Announces Research Grant Awarded to AUTTX, LLC

October 23, 2024 Comments Off on Yahoo Finance: ALS Network Announces Research Grant Awarded to AUTTX, LLC

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The ALS Network, formerly ALS Golden West, has awarded a $125,000 grant through its global research program to AUTTX, LLC. to help develop…

Neuvivo Seeks FDA Approval for Its Breakthrough ALS Treatment NP001

October 8, 2024 Comments Off on Neuvivo Seeks FDA Approval for Its Breakthrough ALS Treatment NP001

Neuvivo, a late-clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced it submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for NP001 (sodium chlorite infusion) to treat…

ALS Network Announces $100,000 Research Grant Awarded To Amprion, Inc.

September 12, 2024 Comments Off on ALS Network Announces $100,000 Research Grant Awarded To Amprion, Inc.

Diagnostics company to accelerate search for sporadic ALS therapies September 12, 2024 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES – The ALS Network, formerly ALS Golden West, has awarded a $100,000…

Unlocking possibilities for scientists with disabilities

July 17, 2024 Comments Off on Unlocking possibilities for scientists with disabilities

In recognition of July as Disability Pride Month, the NIH Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity, Dr. Marie Bernard, discussed the importance of disability inclusion with Dr. Alison Cernich, Deputy…

FDA Rare Disease Innovation Hub to Enhance and Advance Outcomes

July 17, 2024 Comments Off on FDA Rare Disease Innovation Hub to Enhance and Advance Outcomes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced the establishment of a Rare Disease Innovation Hub. The Hub will connect and engage the rare disease community; help the community navigate…