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  1. rocmg

    Scientists discover master regulator of motor neuron firing

    hi all... seems like this little bit of science escaped attention on the forum. (PhysOrg.com) -- When the Human Genome Project was complete, DNA bowed out of the limelight and gave way to RNA as a major player in genetic regulation. Now, findings at Rockefeller University mirror this...
  2. Jamiet

    My friend from ALS Assn Sent me this...Read it, sounds good

    Research Update from The ALS Association’s National Office December 9, 2008 ALS Association Co-Funds Study Showing Boosting the Body’s Detoxifying System Counteracts Nerve Cell Loss in ALS Mice; New Therapies Suggested In a study that demonstrates a much-anticipated proof of principle...
  3. sdsyd

    Friends-face Fasics..

    Hey guys. Though I am dealing with things pretty well, today I got my first real fasic in my face. MY Dx is suspect MND- and have been having fasics for 1 year. I have had small twitches in my face before, but this was a nasty one. It seems like when fasics start in a new area they are pretty...
  4. ZenArcher

    Advocacy Request

    Urge Congress to Join Our Fight for a Treatment Take Action! We need your help TODAY to continue critical ALS research taking place at the Department of Defense. Senators Robert Casey (D-PA) and Elizabeth Dole (R-NC) are circulating a letter requesting the Senate Appropriations Committee...
  5. B

    My Son-in-law Jack

    Hello, Just wanted to let you know Jack is having a feeding tube inserted today at 4:30. He is at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, N.J. The Doctors there are wonderful and caring. Will give you an update later. My Best to all. Fondly, Beebe
  6. R

    Flu Shots (Indiana)

    The Indiana ALSA chapter is offering something new this year and I'm not sure that the word has gotten out, so here goes... On Thursday, November 1, they have their big annual meeting in Indy with Dr. Robert Pascuzzi speaking on the state of ALS (what's new in research and treatment and what's...
  7. ZenArcher

    Nanotechnology Identifies Peptide 'Fingerprint' In Both Forms Of ALS

    I copied this off of the ALS TDI forum: Source: University at Buffalo (http://www.buffalo.edu/news/8821) Date: September 16, 2007 Nanotechnology Identifies Peptide 'Fingerprint' In Both Forms Of ALS Science Daily — A nanotechnology developed by a University at Buffalo professor has...
  8. A

    ALS "Cliff Walk" in September, supports patient programs-MA

    Thanks for providing an opportunity for us to spread the word about our organization, the A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation, Inc., and an upcoming event. We are a New England based non-profit dedicated to raising funds for research and patient programs for PALS. The annual signature event of...
  9. W

    Need your vote for ALS project in AMEX funding competition

    American Express is hosting a member survey that will select a worthy project to fund. An ALS project was selected in the top 50. If you are an American Express cardholder, you can vote on the project to fund. See the details here: https://www.membersproject.com/home.action The project to...
  10. Lorie

    CVS Pharmacy/ALS Annual Fundraising

    CVS Pharnacy has 6,200 locations. They are doing their annual fundraising June3-23rd. When I was in there Sunday (i'm there every other day) I donate everytime I go. In Timothy's name. There was an older man behind me when I was leaving, the cashier asked if he wanted to donate, he said I will...
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