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Apr 18
2019
Innovative new research from Packard investigators explores how RNA binding proteins might lead to ALS.
Apr 10
2019
Packard researchers at the Barrow Neurological Institute uncover a novel function of the C9orf72 mutation, delivering invaluable insight into the pathogenesis of ALS
Apr 1
2019
Packard Center researchers describe a subset of cortical -astroglia with critical importance to neuron health
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Mar 22
2019
Scientists developed a method of “baiting” a protein that would otherwise ball up into toxic clumps and damage brain function.
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Jan 14
2019
A new Packard study found that found that excitotoxic stress and hyperactivity in neurons increased the production of toxic peptides associated with the C9orf72 repeat expansion.
Nov 15
2018
A new study by Packard scientist Jiou Wang reveals how the ALS-linked protein ubiquilin 2 helps to regulate RNA and protein balance when the cell is stressed.
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Oct 31
2018
A new study by Packard scientist Jiou Wang reveals that C9orf72 helps to regulate how cells use fats for energy when starved of glucose.
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Oct 31
2018
The Answer ALS Foundation today announces two gifts totaling $7 million. Caterpillar Inc. has contributed $4 million, and the Stay Strong vs ALS Fund has contributed $3 million
Aug 17
2018
The ALS Association and Teva Grant Two Awards to Packard Center researchers as part of the Teva CNS Target Identification Crowdsourcing Challenge
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Jul 3
2018
Packard scientists close in on how small, toxic protein causes ALS
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