BUFFALO, N.Y. — Motor neurons play a vital role in movement, linking the central nervous system with different muscles in the body. As such, scientists are very interested in understanding the ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive muscle wasting and limb paralysis. This neurodegenerative condition results from the gradual destruction ...

Spontaneous muscle twitching can be an early symptom of ALS and a sign that motor neurons are damaged. But other causes can also contribute to muscle twitching. Consulting a doctor can help identify ...

The seemingly simple act of reaching for a cup of coffee requires a lot of effort from the brain. It has to plan a trajectory to the cup, control dozens of muscles, make adjustments based on feedback ...

What Is Itvisma, and Why Does It Matter? Itvisma (onasemnogene abeparvovec-brve) is a gene therapy that the FDA has approved to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in adults, teens, and children 2 or ...

It’s a bizarre sight: With a short burst of light, a sponge-shaped robot scoots across a tiled surface. Flipped on its back, it repeatedly twitches as if doing sit-ups. By tinkering with the light’s ...