Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA or FA) is an autosomal-recessive genetic disease that causes difficulty walking, a loss of coordination in the arms and legs...

different possible causes. Ataxia can be limited to one side of the body, which is referred to as hemiataxia. Friedreich's ataxia has gait abnormality as...

apraxia (AOA), spastic ataxia. Disorder subdivisions: Friedreich's ataxia, spinocerebellar ataxia, ataxia telangiectasia, vasomotor ataxia, vestibulocerebellar...

neuromuscular diseases. In 2010, early clinical trials for the treatment of Friedreich's ataxia and Duchenne muscular dystrophy have been completed. As of December 2013[update]...

have been linked to human diseases such as Huntington's disease and Friedreich's ataxia. Some repetitive elements are neutral and occur when there is an...

comparator-controlled Phase I/II clinical trial for Friedreich's ataxia, sponsored by Retrotope and Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance, was conducted to determine...

storage protein. Reduced expression of frataxin is the cause of Friedreich's ataxia. X-ray crystallography has shown that human frataxin consists of...

The Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt organization formed to support the research on Friedreich's ataxia...

brand name Skyclarys, is a medication used for the treatment of Friedreich's ataxia. It is taken by mouth. The most common side effects include an increase...

are fragile X syndrome, several spinocerebellar ataxias, myotonic dystrophy and Friedreich's ataxia. The first documentation of anticipation in genetic...