March 01, 2012: Toxins Afloat in Shark Fin Soup?
Neurotoxins linked to brain diseases identified in fin samples, study says

September 21, 2011: Scientists Discover Key Gene Mutation Behind Lou Gehrig's Disease
The same gene variant also plays role in common form of dementia, researchers say

August 22, 2011: Researchers Say They've Found Common Cause of All Types of ALS
Might lead one day to new treatments for the condition, also called Lou Gehrig's disease

May 10, 2011: Ring Finger Length Linked to ALS, Study Suggests
But whether this has any effect on risk of 'Lou Gehrig's disease' is unknown, researchers say

February 14, 2011: Smoking May Up Risk of ALS
Chemicals in cigarettes might play a role in Lou Gehrig's disease, researchers say

December 09, 2010: Gene Tied to Inherited Form of Lou Gehrig's Disease
Variant may cause 1 to 2 percent of familial cases of ALS, study finds

August 31, 2010: Genetic Studies Find Clues to 'Lou Gehrig's Disease' Risk
Two teams report on role chromosome 9 seems to play in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

August 11, 2010: Lithium of No Benefit in ALS, Study Finds
Two doses tested did not help patients with Lou Gehrig's disease, researchers say

July 01, 2010: Researchers Pinpoint Genetic Tie to Brain Development
Finding may help in disease research, treatment and more, scientist says

May 07, 2010: Gene Mutation Links Sporadic and Inherited ALS Cases
Researcher calls finding a 'game changer' for advancement of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis therapy

April 14, 2010: Treatment Eases Involuntary Laughing, Crying Tied to Alzheimer's, MS
Calming the condition can greatly improve patients' quality of life, experts note

April 06, 2010: No Evidence That Lithium Helps in ALS
New study contradicts previous report that led to drug's off-label use

January 19, 2010: Stem Cells Become Functioning Neurons in Mice
Finding moves research closer to helping people with spinal injuries, experts say

January 19, 2010: Compounds Identified That Might Treat Nerve Diseases
Researchers aim to 'chaperone' proteins involved in diseases like Parkinson's

December 10, 2009: Molecule Discovery Might Help ALS Patients
Finding in mouse study could lead to treatment for the disease, researchers say

October 20, 2009: Existing Drug May Lead to ALS Treatment
Researchers hope to start testing in patients within five years

September 06, 2009: Trio of Gene Variants Discovered That May Raise Alzheimer's Risk
Study suggests they're implicated in clearance of amyloid plaque from brain

July 01, 2009: Growth Hormone May Build Muscle in Older Men
Finding shows promise for treating age-related loss of strength, researchers say

June 15, 2009: Finding Raises Hope for Treating ALS
Time between onset and symptoms could be targeted for therapy, study suggests

February 26, 2009: Gene Mutation Linked to Inherited ALS
Discovery might one day lead to additional treatments, experts say

January 22, 2009: Dog Ailment, ALS Link Seen
Genetic tie found between Lou Gehrig's disease and canine ailment

November 24, 2008: Growth Hormone Won't Fight ALS
Study shows 'disappointing' results against Lou Gehrig's disease

November 17, 2008: Toxic Chemicals Blamed for Gulf War Illness
Report also cites drug given to U.S. troops to protect them from nerve gas

October 20, 2008: ALS, Alzheimer's Insights Could Improve Treatment
But each discovery awaits testing in humans, experts note

July 31, 2008: Scientists Turn Skin Cells Into Motor Neurons in ALS Patients
Feat could one day lead to tailor-made cells to treat fatal disease, researchers say

July 29, 2008: Scientists ID 'Jekyll-Hyde' Protein in Lou Gehrig's Disease
Gene mutations cause superoxide dismutase to clump up in motor neurons

July 25, 2008: Geographical Pattern Eyed in 1991 Gulf War Cases of ALS
Environmental link to chemical rockets destroyed at one Iraq site focus of investigations

April 16, 2008: Formaldehyde Linked to Lou Gehrig's Disease
Workplace exposure might increase risk of fatal neurodegenerative disease, study says

April 15, 2008: Drug Proves Effective in Slowing Melanomas
Riluzole, used to treat Lou Gehrig's disease, inhibits aggressive growth, study finds