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Fine-tuning deep brain stimulation plus exercise restore movement in ataxia

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments ataxia, deep brain stimulation, Purkinje cells, Research

A precise combination of DBS and exercise rescued and maintained limb coordination and stepping in mice without further stimulation.

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Regulating gene regulatory regions offers a novel mechanism to control ATXN1 levels

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments ataxia, ATXN1, balance problems, gene regulation, microRNA, movement problems, Research, SCA1

Researchers identified a novel mechanism that regulates ATXN1 levels and reduces SCA1 symptoms in animal model.

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Image of the Month: SCA1-like neurodegeneration

May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments ataxia, mouse model, Neurodegeneration, pumilio, Purkinje cells, Research, spinocerebellar ataxia type 1

In a mouse model of spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 (SCA1), mice carrying mutant Pumilio1 genes develop progressive motor deficits and cerebellar degeneration. Studies conducted by the

From the Labs features an image of the three essential elements of plant life, winner of the 2021 Nikon’s Small World Photomicrography Competition. Image courtesy of J. Kirk/ Baylor's Optical Imaging & Vital Microscopy Core Lab.