Gait apraxia is characterized by difficulty coordinating and initiating the movement of walking. It is distinct from lower limb apraxia, which may affect motor function of the lower limbs more ...

Eliminating senescent brain cells in animal models showed seizure reduction and cognitive improvement potential.

Primary genetic mitochondrial disorders arise from defects in either the mitochondrial or nuclear genome that impair mitochondrial function and structure. They are among the most common inborn errors ...

Biohaven's troriluzole candidate for spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) has been turned down by the FDA, causing shares in the company to lose more than 40% of their value in pre-market trading. The news is ...

Ruskin Bond has been hospitalised in Dehradun after he complained of extreme discomfort in his leg. According to doctors, the 90-year-old best-selling author is currently undergoing treatment under ...

Scientists discovered that certain gene changes allow cells to function even when frataxin, the protein lost in Friedreich’s ataxia, is missing. Experiments in worms, human cells, and mice revealed ...

The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) has awarded $7.4 million to support a University of California San Diego team developing a first-of-its-kind stem cell-based gene therapy for ...