Friedreich’s ataxia is a genetic condition that affects the nervous system. It’s caused by a change in a gene responsible for regulating energy production within cells. This change means that the ...

If you have impaired muscle coordination or control, you might have a type of ataxia. This condition is rare, but it can make it difficult to maintain balance, speak, or move. “Ataxia” is the medical ...

Cerebellar ataxia results from dysfunction of the cerebellum, which is part of the brain that helps regulate and control movement and balance. People may experience changes in gait, speech, and eye ...

SALT LAKE CITY - Scientists report a significant step toward combatting two degenerative brain diseases that chip away at an individual's ability to move, and think. A targeted therapy developed by ...