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Oligodendrocytes are a type of brain cell that play a crucial role in insulating neurons to facilitate efficient transmission of electrical signals. Similar to the rubber coating on cords, oligodendrocytes wrap around axons with a cholesterol-rich myelin structure, which speeds up the transmission of electrical impulses. Each oligodendrocyte can myelinate Read More…
Written by Dr. Gülin ÖzEdited by Dr. Celeste Suart Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) detects brain changes before ataxia symptoms. The list of pharmaceutical companies that turned their attention to ataxias has been steadily increasing over the last decade. This is in large part thanks to exciting developments in gene Read More…
Escrito por Carrie SheelerEditado por Dr. Hayley McLoughlin e traduzido para o português por Priscila Pereira Sena Pesquisadores usam ressonância magnética (RM) para determinar se o volume cerebral pode ser um marcador biológico para SCA3 Existem dois objetivos na pesquisa pré-clínica. Primeiro, entender a causa de uma doença. Segundo, desenvolver Read More…
Written by Carrie Sheeler Edited by Dr. Hayley McLoughlin Researchers use Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to determine if brain volume can be a biomarker for SCA3 There are two goals of preclinical research. First, to understand the cause of a disease. Second, to develop treatments to stop or slow its Read More…
Written by Dr Hannah K Shorrock Edited by Dr. Maria do Carmo Costa Neurofilament light chain predicts cerebellar atrophy across multiple types of spinocerebellar ataxia A team led by Alexandra Durr at the Paris Brain Institute identified that the levels of neurofilament light chain (NfL) protein are higher in SCA1, Read More…
Location: University of Minnesota, MN, USA Year Research Group Founded: 2008 What disease areas do you research? Ataxia (SCA1, SCA2, SCA3, SCA6, Friedreich Ataxia) Multiple System Atrophy – Cerebellar Ataxia Huntington’s Disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis Alzheimer’s disease Parkinson’s disease Traumatic Brain Injury Diabetes What models and techniques do you Read More…
Written by Dr. Ambika Tewari Edited by Dr. Gulin Oz Neurofilament light chain could provide a reliable readout of how far an SCA3 patient’s disease has progressed How often have you heard that the most effective way to treat a disorder is early intervention? In reality, “early” is not possible Read More…
Qu’est-ce que c’est? L’imagerie par résonance magnétique (IRM) est un type de technologie utilisé pour prendre des photos détaillées du corps. Il est couramment utilisé pour détecter des anomalies dans le corps, diagnostiquer des maladies et surveiller régulièrement les patients en cours de traitement. Il peut générer des images tridimensionnelles Read More…
What is it? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a type of technology used to take detailed pictures of the body. It is commonly used to detect abnormalities in the body, diagnose diseases, and to regularly monitor patients who are undergoing treatments. It can generate three-dimensional images of non-bony tissues, such Read More…
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