Somi Igbene, PhD, science writer —

Creatine chemical exchange saturation transfer or CrCEST, a metabolic imaging tool, may be a valuable technique for detecting mitochondrial function across muscles in people with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), a new study found. To date, CrCEST has not been used to assess mitochondrial capacity in people with FA. “CrCEST MRI…

Researchers in Australia were awarded a three-year grant to advance the development of a gene therapy for Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) with the help of stem cells. The grant of $731,061 (AU$982,861) was awarded by the Medical Research Future Fund, and the National Health and Medical Research Council. The research,…