Martha's Marauders

Welcome to Martha's Marauders. This site is run in memory of Martha Lindsay, who died of Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, on Mother's Day of 2009. You can find out more about us on the About Us page but in general, we are here to do what we can to end ALS, and keep anyone else from losing their mom to The Monster.

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Latest ALS News From ALS-MDA.org

ALS TDI to Test Multiple Sclerosis Drug in ALS

The MDA-supported ALS Therapy Development Institute plans to launch a phase 2 clinical trial of TDI 132, a compound that modulates the immune system.

SMA Gene Associated with Sporadic ALS

Extra copies of the SMN1 gene (the gene that is deleted or mutated in spinal muscular atrophy) correlate with a higher risk of sporadic ALS.

ALS Grant Awarded to Terry Heiman-Patterson, Winter 2012

The newly awarded funds will help support Heiman-Patterson's work to identify "modifier" genes in mouse models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

ALS Grant Awarded to Kenneth Hensley, Winter 2012

The funds will help support Hensley's study of a potential new target and treatment strategy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

ALS Grant Awarded to Claudio Hetz, Winter 2012

The funds will help support Hetz' study of protein misfolding and mislocation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

ALS Grant Awarded to Eric Huang, Winter 2012

The funds will help support Huang's work to create cellular and mouse models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) that is caused by mutations in the fused in sarcoma (FUS) gene.

ALS Grant Awarded to Brian Kraemer, Winter 2012

The funds will help support Kraemer's study of the connection between mutated TDP-43 protein and motor neuron (nerve cell) degeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Muscle Health Grant Awarded to Chris Weihl, Winter 2012

The funds will help support Weihl's research into a process called autophagy in skeletal muscle.

MDA Awards $2 Million in ALS Grants

The grants fund six new ALS projects, each using a different mechanism to uncover the causes of the disease and potential treatments.

Indications of Safety, Efficacy in BrainStorm Stem Cell Trial

NurOwn stem cell technology, currently being tested in Israel, appears safe and seems to improve breathing, swallowing and muscle strength.

ALS Biomarkers Study Seeks 250 Participants

Researchers are seeking participants for a study to identify accurate biological indicators of ALS onset, progression and response to treatment.

Latest ALS News From ALSA.org

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Latest Research News From ALSA.org