How Cell Function Can Shed Light on Neurodegeneration with Vladimir Gelfand, PhD

About this episode

The episode discusses new research on cell function and its implications for understanding neurodegenerative diseases like ALS.

The tiniest parts of the cell may provide new insights into challenging neurodegenerative diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). New research from Northwestern University has revealed a key mechanism underlying the development of motor neuron diseases, such as ALS, offering new insights into potential treatment options. This new finding published in the Journal of Neuroscience, comes from the lab of Vladimir Gelfand, PhD, and may help inform the treatment of ALS and other motor neuron diseases.

People in this episode

Guest: Vladimir Gelfand

Topics covered

• neurodegeneration
• motor neuron diseases
• ALS
• cell function
• treatment options
• research

Keywords

• neurodegeneration
• ALS
• motor neuron diseases
• cell function
• treatment options
• Vladimir Gelfand

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Northwestern University

Books & works: Journal of Neuroscience

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