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New research shows harmful sugars produced by gut bacteria trigger immune responses that damage brain cells in ALS and frontotemporal dementia; elevated levels were found in a majority of patients studied, and experiments reducing these sugars improved brain health and lifespan, pointing to gut-targeted therapies and biomarkers to slow disease progression—especially in carriers of the C9orf72 mutation.
Ross 'The Boss' Friedman, the pioneering guitarist and founding member of The Dictators and Manowar, has died at 72. His passing was confirmed by the Metal Hall of Fame days after he was diagnosed with ALS, with a fundraising drive recently launched to help cover his medical care. Friedman’s work bridged punk and metal, influencing generations of musicians with his fearless style and machine‑like guitar tone, leaving a lasting legacy in heavy metal history.
Ross 'The Boss' Friedman, a founding member of The Dictators and MANOWAR, dies at 72 after an ALS diagnosis, leaving a lasting legacy in punk and heavy metal recognized by the Metal Hall Of Fame.
Case Western Reserve University researchers report a gut-brain connection in ALS and frontotemporal dementia (FTD): harmful gut bacteria may produce inflammatory glycogen-like sugars that trigger immune responses damaging brain cells. In a study of 23 ALS/FTD patients, about 70% had high levels of these sugars versus roughly 33% of controls, suggesting gut microbes could act as an environmental trigger, especially in C9orf72 mutation carriers. The work identifies potential biomarkers and gut-targeted therapies, including degrading the sugars and modulating gut-brain signaling, with germ-free mouse models and a novel sterile housing system enabling larger-scale studies; preliminary results hint that reducing these sugars could improve brain health and may lead to clinical trials within a year.
Researchers find that the ALS-linked protein TDP43 regulates DNA mismatch repair; when its levels are imbalanced, repair genes overactivate, damaging neurons and destabilizing the genome, and higher TDP43 amounts correlate with more tumor mutations, placing this protein at a crossroads of neurodegeneration and cancer with potential therapeutic implications.
Rebecca Gayheart says Eric Dane, who battled ALS, was eager to try an AI voice restoration created from his past recordings with ElevenLabs; when they heard the synthetic voice, it became a powerful, emotional moment for him and their family.
Rebecca Gayheart Dane discusses her husband Eric Dane’s battle with ALS and his involvement in ElevenLabs’ AI voice restoration project, which used past recordings to recreate a lifelike voice for communication. The initiative, including the ‘11 Voices’ docu-shorts and a pledge of lifetime licenses and support, aims to help up to a million people with voice loss, with Dane’s legacy and SXSW premiere fueling advocacy for the technology and its ethical use.
Eric Dane completed his memoir My Book of Days: A Memoir in Moments just before dying from ALS; due Nov. 3, 2026, published by Maria Shriver’s Open Field. The deeply personal book reflects on family, resilience, faith, sobriety, fatherhood, and living fully despite terminal illness, a work Dane wrote with his daughters in mind.
The Cut interviews six people with heritable medical conditions to explore how they weigh pregnancy, the possibility of passing on a genetic disease, and alternatives, highlighting the difficult, often costly decisions and the lack of clear answers when deciding whether to start a family.
Eric Dane, best known for Grey's Anatomy, died at 53 and, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, his official cause of death was respiratory failure linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Dane had publicly disclosed his ALS diagnosis last year, and his passing prompted an outpouring of tributes from co-stars and friends across the entertainment industry.
Eric Dane died at age 53 on Feb. 19 from respiratory failure, with ALS listed as an underlying cause on the death certificate. The actor had publicly disclosed his ALS diagnosis in 2025 and used his platform to advocate for awareness and research; he spent his final days with wife Rebecca Gayheart and his daughters Billie and Georgia, with the family asking for privacy.
Eric Dane died at 53; officials confirmed the Feb. 19 death was due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), with respiratory failure listed as the immediate cause on his death certificate. Diagnosed with ALS in April 2025, Dane advocated for awareness and research during his illness. He is survived by wife Rebecca Gayheart and their two daughters, Billie Beatrice and Georgia Geraldine; known for Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, among other roles.
Eric Dane died on Feb. 19 from respiratory failure, with ALS listed as a contributing cause on his death certificate, per People. His family said he spent his final days surrounded by loved ones and highlighted his ALS advocacy after revealing his diagnosis last year. The Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria star was 53 at the time of his passing and will be remembered for his film and TV work as well as his advocacy.
Eric Dane, best known for Grey's Anatomy, died Feb. 19 in Los Angeles after a days-long battle with ALS. A death certificate obtained by USA TODAY lists respiratory failure as the immediate cause and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) as the underlying condition. Dane had publicly disclosed his ALS diagnosis in 2025 and had become an advocate for awareness and research; he is survived by his wife Rebecca Gayheart and their two daughters.
King County jurors awarded $24 million to the family of Mike Trujillo after stem-cell injections at a Seattle clinic in 2019; the panel found two doctors negligent, and Trujillo—diagnosed with ALS in 2017—died the day after the treatment, raising questions about the clinic’s marketing and patient safety.