U of MN researchers identify ataxia gene
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School have discovered the gene responsible for a type of ataxia, an incurable degenerative brain disease affecting movement and coordination. This is the first neurodegenerative disease shown to be caused by mutations in the protein รข-III spectrin which plays an important role in the maintaining the health of nerve cells. The scientific d...Fragile X-Associated Tremor /Ataxia Syndrome Need Guidelines For Diagnostic Tests
Fragile X-associated tremor /ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) needs guidelines to have diagnostic// tests designed for early detection, as it is difficult to diagnose. According to a study published in the July 26 issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology, diagnosis of the disease early is required as the disease is often confused with other similar disor...Ataxia: a problematic disease's gene deciphered
University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have reason to cheer. A novel discovery which could affect history// has been made at the location. A gene responsible for a type of ataxia has been deciphered. Ataxia is an incurable degenerative brain disease affecting movement and coordination. A first with this neurodegenerative disease is its nature that it is caus...