For more than a century, scientists have known that while the commands that initiate movement come from the brain, the neurons that control locomotion once movement is underway reside within the ...

For more than a century, scientists have known that while the commands that initiate movement come from the brain, the neurons that control locomotion once movement is underway reside within the ...

For more than a century, scientists have known that while the commands that initiate movement come from the brain, the neurons that control locomotion once movement is underway reside within the ...

NEW YORK, NY (Jan. 20, 2022)--Walking is the most natural of movements. Without thinking, we put one foot forward and then the next, on and on, propelling us forward. So, if we’re not consciously ...

Coordination of walking muscles with precise timing is found to be handled by neurons in the spinal cord rather than that in the brain. Spinal cord neurons involved in coordinating our steps while we ...

WOODBRIDGE, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cure Rare Disease (CRD) announced it has been awarded a $5.69 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to advance the ...

- Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA) is a rare, genetic, life-threatening neurodegenerative disease with no available treatment. - Troriluzole has been granted Fast-Track, Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) and ...

Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) is a degenerative disease caused by atrophy to the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for coordination of movement. Clinical features of spinocerebellar ataxia ...

Why are some neurons selectively targeted for death in neurodegenerative diseases? A recent paper combines genetics in the fruit fly and mouse to uncover mechanisms underlying the vulnerability of ...

A new model system that can be used to develop drug therapies for genetic disorders like spinocerebellar ataxia type 6 (SCA6), has been created by researchers at the RIKEN Center for Developmental ...

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co ((KSPHF)) announced an update on their ongoing clinical study. Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert ...