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… ataxias? Spinocerebellar ataxias (SCA) refer to a group of rare, genetic neurological disorders that cause loss of muscle control, coordination, and balance. The SCAs involve loss of structure and function (degeneration) of the cells of the hindbrain, which includes the cerebellum (the part that helps control …
… the eyelid. It is a form of dystonia, a movement disorder in which muscle contractions cause twitching or repetitive … usually happen during the day and disappear when sleeping at night. BEB can affect men and women but is more common in middle-aged and older women. BEB is a …
… Senator Jacob Javits Awards in the Neurosciences, in honor of the late Senator Javits (R-NY), to be administered by the National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke (now the National …
… that affects body movements, walking and balance, and eye movements. PSP is caused by damage to nerve cells in areas of the brain that control thinking and body movements. It is one of … walking or swallowing, slurred speech, problems with eye movements. PSP can also affect a person’s mood, behavior, …
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What is Tourette syndrome?Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder that may cause sudden unwanted and uncontrolled rapid and repeated movements or vocal sounds called tics. TS is one of a group of disorders of the developing nervous system called tic disorders.The motor (involving body movement) or vocal (involving sounds you make) tics of TS come and go over time, varying in type, frequency, location, and severity. If you have tics, you cannot stop your body from having them. The first symptoms usually…
… they are capable of producing proteins. This process is called gene expression. When genes are inactive, they are … to make proteins, but are instead used to tell proteins what to do and where to go. These are called non-coding or … this gene are one cause of the disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), in which a progressive loss of …
… respectively. While these numbers may seem small, they add up to a large burden: collectively, nearly 30 million Americans … with neurological symptoms. Currently, most treatments for rare and ultra-rare diseases target symptoms and rarely …
… Errors related to non-rigorous research once published can permanently ruin the scientific reputation of all … informational webinar about the project on August 17—you can register to attend on our webpage devoted to the …
… Monday, July 15, 2024 We invite you to register and join us at the 2024 NINDS Nonprofit Forum on July 23-24 via Zoom or in-person in Rockville, MD. Attracting …
… with brain iron accumulation (NBIA) is a rare, inherited, neurological movement disorder characterized by an abnormal … trials are studies that allow us to learn more about disorders and improve care. They can help connect patients … with brain iron accumulation (NBIA) is a rare, inherited, neurological movement disorder characterized by an abnormal …