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Written by Juan MatoEdited by Hayley McLoughlin, PhD German research team uses specialized imaging technology to measure neuropathy in SCA3 patients. The Unexplored Depths of Peripheral Neuropathy in SCA3 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3 (SCA3) is an inherited neurodegenerative disease that affects balance, coordination, speech, and overall mobility. However, did you Read More…
Written by Kaitlyn Neuman Edited by Sarah Donofrio Lessons learned from Friedreich’s Ataxia patients and families: Gene therapy, trial participation, and managing expectations. What is Friedreich’s Ataxia? Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA) is a rare genetic childhood condition with a variety of symptoms, including trouble with balance, coordination, and a progressive loss Read More…
A person’s voice is a unique and identifying trait. From one aisle in the grocery store, a familiar friend can be recognized by the sound of their voice. Your friends or family can tell if you’re near just by hearing your laugh. People sound different because of the shape and Read More…
Escrito por Dr. Hannah K Shorrock Editado por Dr. Celeste Suart Traduzido para o Português por Priscila Pereira Sena A acumulação de danos ao DNA sem a capacidade de reparo pode levar a uma cascata de efeitos negativos na SCA7, resultando na morte neuronal. Por que os neurônios do cerebelo Read More…
Have you ever thought about why doctors tell us to eat protein-rich food? Why eating proteins is so important for our health and wellbeing? Well, it is because of what they consist of and how important proteins are to maintain our body functions under control. Amino acids are organic chemicals Read More…
Escrito por Dr. Gülin ÖzEditado por Dr. Celeste SuartTraduzido por Ana Carolina Martins A ressonância magnética (RM) detecta alterações cerebrais antes dos sintomas de ataxia. A lista de empresas farmacêuticas que direcionaram a sua atenção para as ataxias tem aumentado ao longo da última década. Isto se deve ao promissor Read More…
Written by Tala Ortiz Edited by Dr. Larissa Nitschke Repeat-associated non-AUG (RAN) translation in CAG repeat expansion diseases is toxic to cells and causes them to die. The Jain group found that RAN proteins and expanded RNA can be found in the same location in cells and interfere with essential Read More…
If you’ve ever felt shaky when speaking in public or after drinking too much coffee, then you’ve likely experienced tremor. Tremor is an involuntary, rhythmic shaking of parts of the body, such as the hands or the head. Everyone experiences a normal, physiological tremor at a certain level, which is Read More…
Written by Asmer Aliyeva Edited by Dr. Hannah K Shorrock Antisense Oligonucleotide (ASO) treatment improves Purkinje neuron function regulated by potassium channels and highlights altered brain connectivity in movement disruption in SCA3. Understanding which cell types are important for disease onset is vital for therapy development and treatment options for Read More…
Dystonia is a disorder that affects the way a person moves. Specifically, people with dystonia have involuntary muscle contractions, which can cause abnormal twisting postures. Dystonia can affect muscles anywhere in the body, including the face, neck, torso, and limbs. The impact of dystonia can vary greatly across individuals. Some Read More…
