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Dr. Huda Zoghbi named the 2022 Kavli Prize Laureate in neuroscience

June 2, 2022 ataxia, Kavli Prize in neuroscience, Research, Rett Syndrome

Dr. Zoghbi is being recognized for two discoveries – ATAXIN1, the gene responsible for spinocerebellar ataxia 1, and MECP2, the gene responsible for Rett syndrome.

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

April 6, 2021 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, 2020 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, 2018 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: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma