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… of calcium in the brain (calcification) Liver, brain, and spinal cord inflammation Seizures Skin rashes Later-onset AGS signs … to better understand, diagnose, and treat AGS and related disorders. ADAR1 is an RNA editing enzyme that, when …
… (R18), and research programs (R61/R33 and RM1). General Information The Translational Devices program provides … translation, and first-in-human testing of therapeutic and diagnostic devices for disorders that affect the nervous or … that affect the nervous or neuromuscular systems. For more information visit the Blueprint MedTech website. Open Funding …
… meeting of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN). The meeting is the largest scientific conference on brain and nervous … and meeting investigators just entering the field. We are a growing field, fueled by heightened public interest, and I … needs with busy research careers, and to spread the word about important open positions within our own institute. …
… On this page What does it mean to "mind your risks?" "Minding your risks" means … things you can do to protect your brain is to control high blood pressure between the ages of 28 and 45, which can help … risks to your brain Dementia is a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and daily functioning. It has many …
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What is spinal muscular atrophy?Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) refers to a group of hereditary diseases which affect motor neurons. Motor neurons are specialized nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control movement in the arms, legs, face, chest, throat, and tongue, as well as skeletal muscle activity, including muscles used for speaking, walking, swallowing, and breathing. The skeletal muscle weakness caused by SMA is often more severe in the trunk (chest) and upper leg and arm muscles than in muscles…
… On this page What is locked-in syndrome? Locked-in syndrome is a rare disorder of the nervous system. People with locked-in syndrome are: Paralyzed except for the muscles that control …
… of development, structure, and function of the nervous system in health and disease. Basic research to understand … the structure and function of the normal nervous system is a critically important sustaining component of the … structural and functional elements of the nervous system. The major goals of this cluster are to support: 1) …
… Center (CCC) and one Data Coordinating Center (DCC). You DO NOT need to be part of the NeuroNEXT infrastructure to … and Stage 2 applications are accepted on a rolling basis, when and how often do applications get reviewed? Review sessions will occur approximately every 6 -8 weeks depending on application …
… September 25, 2020 The epilepsies are a devastating set of disorders characterized by recurring seizures. Seizures occur … myriad causes, including genetic variations, illness, head injury, or abnormal brain development. Approximately 1 in 26 … and treating this devastating set of neurological disorders. Related Resources: Comment on the 2020 Epilepsy …
… (ALS) is a particularly devastating neurodegenerative disease that affects the neurons that control voluntary muscle movement. People with the disease become progressively weaker and lose their ability to … and it is often rapidly fatal, with a median survival time of just 20 to 48 months. Currently FDA-approved therapies …