The Alzheimer Research Forum is an extensive reference and news site for the latest advances in Alzheimer’s, ALS and similar disorders.
- Gene Mutations Place TDP-43 on Front Burner of ALS Research
- Two teams have independently found a mutation in the protein TDP-43 that is strongly linked to ALS.
- Study Looks to Lithium for Treating ALS—Patients Follow Suit
- Lithium has commonly been used for bipolar disorders, but new evidence shows it may help protect neurons in neurodegenerative disorders, particularly ALS.




