Written by Dr. Sriram Jayabal Edited by Dr. David Bushart Eye movement deficits occur ubiquitously in spinocerebellar ataxias, even at early disease states, highlighting their clinical importance. Imagine the different motor movements that you make in your everyday life. Many people think of actions that we perform using our hands Read More…

Written by Dr. Judit M. Perez Ortiz Edited by Dr. Sriram Jayabal In a new study, scientists have found that “zapping” the brain with an electromagnetic wand may someday help patients with spinocerebellar ataxia. In an era of ever-evolving technological advances used for personal entertainment and space travel, medical scientists Read More…

Written by Anna Cook Edited by Dr. Monica Banez Researchers successfully use an existing multiple sclerosis drug to improve performance in an SCA6 mouse model Spinocerebellar ataxia type 6 (SCA6) is a rare hereditary movement disorder affecting 5 of every 100,000 people worldwide1. The disease is caused by the expansion Read More…