Alexander Disease Research Update - Episode #34: AxD rats have problems with eating and speaking

Episode #34 was recorded on August 7, 2026, and uploaded today. Jared Cullen and Nadine Connor join to talk about the following recent publication: Cullen J, Russell J, Kelm-Nelson CA, Szot J, Messing A, Hagemann T, Connor N. (2026). Behavioral characterization of bulbar sensorimotor function in a rat model of Alexander disease. Behavioral Brain Research (in press) doi: 10.1016/j.bbr.2026.116359. Key message: Adult AxD rats display deficits in various aspects of oromotor function that resemble the common problems experience in humans of dysphagia and dysarthria. You can send questions about any aspect of Alexander disease to this email, and we will try to address them in subsequent podcasts: amessing@wisc.edu Feedback is also always welcome. Podcasts are supported by Daniel's Fight (https://www.danielsfight.com) #alexanderdisease #alexanderdiseaseresearch