Author Archives: Steve Bryson PhD

People who have interruptions in a specific part of their GAA repeats in the FXN gene experience the onset of Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA) about nine years later than those without such breaks, a study found. These findings highlight the importance of GAA repeat interruptions on the course of FA,…

In addition to three recruiting clinical studies that were announced in June, an additional trial is seeking participants with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) to investigate how the disease affects the brain, spinal cord, and cognition. Listed in a monthly newsletter released by the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA),…

Truncated forms of frataxin, the protein that is lost in people with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), were found predominantly in mouse tissues, contrasting with the dominance of non-truncated frataxin in human tissue, a study found. The findings have implications for mouse models used to mimic the condition in disease research…

After nearly one year of its use, omaveloxolone (RTA 408) significantly improved neurological function across several clinical measures in people with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), and was generally safe and well tolerated, according to results from the MOXIe Phase 2 trial.  These findings were published…

The natural antioxidant epicatechin significantly improves heart structure and function in young people with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) over nearly six months of treatment, a small Phase 2 study has shown.  The findings support the need for larger trials that include…

Endurance exercise prevented the onset of symptoms without the need to restore frataxin production in a mouse model of Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), a study shows, potentially paving the way for clinical research on the impact of endurance exercise in patients.  The…

SNH6, a new dual-action therapy, has the potential to restore mitochondria function and may ultimately be used to treat cardiomyopathy in patients with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), a mouse study found. The compound’s dual mechanism allows it to both…

Symptoms of depression significantly affect the quality of life of people with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), a study has found.  The study, “Health-related quality of life and depressive symptoms in Friedreich ataxia,” was published in the journal…