ALS neuron damage reversed with new compound
Scientists have identified the first compound that eliminates the ongoing degeneration of upper motor neurons that become diseased and are a key contributor to ALS , a swift and fatal neurodegenerative disease that paralyzes its victims. In ALS, movement-initiating nerve cells in the brain and muscle-controlling nerve cells in the spinal cord die. After administering the new compound, the diseased brain neurons stopped degenerating so much that they became similar to healthy control neurons after 60 days of treatment.
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US activists condemn Boris Johnson's voter ID plan, accuse him of copying Trump
As Boris Johnson prepares to introduce voter ID laws in the UK, US activist groups such as the ACLU have spoken out against the proposal, comparing its proponents to Donald... Read more ...
Worcester police officers rescue elderly woman from burning home
Officials say the officers encountered heavy smoke when they went in and carried the woman to safety, as the building appeared to be fully engulfed in flames. Read more ...
Cuomo Asks AG to Appoint Attorney to Investigate Claims
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has asked that an independent attorney be named to investigate sexual harassment allegations made against him by two former aides. His request to New... Read more ...
Latest South Carolina COVID-19 report from DHEC: Feb. 28, 2021
On Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 1,197 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state. Read more ...
Bruins rebound from rough performances with win over Rangers
Boston came away with a 4-1 win on Sunday after suffering a 6-2 defeat against Rangers on Friday and a 7-2 loss to the Islanders on Thursday. Read more ...
McAvoy, Rask lead Bruins to 4-1 win over Rangers
NEW YORK - Charlie McAvoy had a goal and an assist, leading the Boston Bruins to a 4-1 win against the New York Rangers on Sunday. Read more ...
How does the Johnson & Johnson vaccine compare to other coronavirus...
A virologist explains how this third authorized vaccine works and explores the differences between it and the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines that are already in use. Read more ...
AP source: Royals, Dozier agree to $25M, 4-year deal
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Royals and third baseman Hunter Dozier have agreed to a $25 million, four-year contract that includes a fifth-year option, a person with knowledge of the... Read more ...
No. 2 North Carolina State women hold off Syracuse, 68-61
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Elissa Cunane had 17 points and nine rebounds, Jada Boyd added 16 points and No. 2 North Carolina State held off Syracuse 68-61 on Sunday for its fifth... Read more ...
Cuomo Asks State AG, Top Judge, To Launch Harassment Probe
The move came after legislative leaders assailed Cuomo's plan to appoint a retired federal judge to conduct the probe. Read more ...