Here is a list of popular websites and research centers involved in R&D, drug discovery, life extension, holistic healing, and new medical breakthroughs focused on motor neuron diseases and ALS:

Research Centers

• ALS/MND Natural History Consortium:

  • Comprises several academic medical centers in the U.S. and Europe, focusing on ALS data collection and research[1].
  • [1] ALS/MND Natural History Consortium | CIB https://www.data4cures.org/natural-history-consortium

• National Institutes of Health (NIH):

  • Conducts extensive research on ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases[2].
  • [2] Study identifies features that may make motor neurons vulnerable to ... https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/study-identifies-features-may-make-motor-neurons-vulnerable-als

• Motor Neuron Center at Columbia University:

  • Focuses on understanding motor neuron diseases like ALS and SMA[3].
  • [3] Motor Neuron Center | Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/departments-centers/motor-neuron-center

• Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center at Columbia University:

  • Leads an integrated ALS research program across various disciplines[5].
  • [5] Research | Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center - Columbia University https://www.alscenter.cuimc.columbia.edu/research

• UC San Diego ALS Research:

  • Engages in projects like developing cell replacement therapies and gene silencing strategies for ALS[6].
  • [6] Current Projects in ALS & Motor Neuron Disorder Research https://neurosciences.ucsd.edu/centers-programs/als/research/current-projects.html

• Penn State Health ALS Clinic and Research Center:

  • Offers comprehensive care and conducts research to improve ALS treatment[7].
  • [7] Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research - Penn State College of ... https://research.med.psu.edu/als/

Innovative Technologies

• AxoSim Technologies:
  • Developed a "Nerve-on-a-Chip" system for preclinical ALS drug development[4].

Other References

• [8] Published Research on ALS & Motor Neuron Disorders https://neurosciences.ucsd.edu/centers-programs/als/research/publications.html