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It’s very rare to see research being done on Caden’s type of ataxia, this is great news. Hopefully this leads to even more research down the road!
In SCA5, the N-terminus of β‑spectrin induces toxicity in cells. This is a new target for therapeutics to treat SCA5. ataxia.org/scasourceposts/th…
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Speech not only consists of the words we say, but how we say them. That “how” is what is called prosody: the pitch, loudness, and timing of speech. #Ataxia Article via @SCAsource
Speech not only consists of the words we say, but how we say them. That “how” is what is called prosody: the pitch, loudness, and timing of speech. #Ataxia ataxia.org/scasourceposts/sn…
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Check out this SCAsource article I wrote on prosody in ataxia! – at Boulder, CO
Speech not only consists of the words we say, but how we say them. That “how” is what is called prosody: the pitch, loudness, and timing of speech. #Ataxia ataxia.org/scasourceposts/sn…
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Today is #InternationalAtaxiaAwarenessDay! Share and like this post to create #AtaxiaAwareness. We'll be posting all day so follow along.
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An observational study enrolling in Europe aims to better understand how Friedreich’s ataxia affects patients' everyday life, improve care.
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#FriederichsAtaxia #FriederichsAtaxiaNews #FACommunity
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Avery’s parents are willing to contribute for research on CACNA1G GoF mutation that causes SCA42ND.
Please RT!
@Euroataxia @AtaxiaCentreUCL @Ataxia_and_Me @eurordis @ionispharma @IXICOnews @AtaxiaIndia @SCAsource @cacna1a @rarediseases_in
#CACNA1G #SCA #SCA42ND #ataxia
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Check out the latest SCAsource article!
Drosophila melanogaster is the scientific name of the common fruit fly. These tiny animals are used to study different kinds of diseases - including #Ataxia ataxia.org/scasourceposts/sn…
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A treatment called 4-AP has been tested in a small number of people with SCA27B, with promising results. SCA27B is a newly discovered late-onset ataxia. For more information, see: ataxia.org.uk/research-news/…
#AtaxiaUK #Ataxia #Research #Treatment #Results #Read
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A brand new Portuguese SCAsource translation is available!
Composto modificadores de “splicing” podem regular se a terapia gênica está ou não ativa ataxia.org/scasourceposts/de…
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Biohaven, a global clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, will provide an overview of clinical progress, regulatory updates, and pipeline developments at an in-person R&D Day today. (1/2)
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Hereditary Ataxias are genetic but what does that mean? Check out this clip from our PrepRARE webinar earlier this year for a refresher on the role of DNA. #Ataxia
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Big thanks to Celeste at @SCAsource and @NAF_Ataxia for putting this feature together!
The @LimLabYale works on understanding what happens to cells and proteins during neurodegeneration, focusing on SCA1 and #SBMA. Learn more about the fantastic research being done by the Lim Lab in this week's SCAsource Spotlight! #ataxia ataxia.org/scasourceposts/sp…
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Sustaining Meaningful Patient Engagement Across the Lifecycle of Medicines: A Roadmap for Action
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See our ataxia webinars for young ataxia researchers.
Registration is open!
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@NAF_Ataxia @AtaxiaUK @SCAsource
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Ataxia Global Initiative recognises the importance of clinical trials.
#InternationalClinicalTrialsDay
#ataxia #clinicaltrials #biomarkers #outcomemeasures #clinicalresearch
@CPathInstitute @ionispharma @IXICOnews @biogen @SCAsource @Servier @ucb_news
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To all ataxia PAOs, patient groups and foundations - Please join us for our 1st AGI PAO meeting.
🗓️7th June 2023, 3 pm CEST
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@Euroataxia @Ataxia_and_Me @eurordis @AtaxiaFighting @MJDFoundation @AtaxiasARG @ataxiecanada @AtaxiaIndia @hefaassociation
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New SCAsource Article! You can check it out here:
Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are adult stem cells that can be transformed into different types of tissues or organs. This research tool can be used to study different disease mechanisms in #ataxia. ataxia.org/scasourceposts/sn…
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Check out @drahilger's talk on strategies to mitigate speech and swallowing impairments in #ataxia at the @NAF_Ataxia's Annual Ataxia Conference!
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The SIMPATHIC consortium has been awarded an €8.8 million grant from the Horizon Europe program to further develop their innovative method of drug development for rare neurological conditions, including SCA3. Read more here: bit.ly/3L8atG7
#AtaxiaUK #SCA3
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Have you ever wondered how to get involved with Ataxia research but unsure of where to start? Check out our new PrepRARE article for a breakdown of all the ways you can get involved.
Read the full article here: ataxia.org/getting-involved-…