New Gene Responsible For Lou Gehrig's Disease Identified

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Mon, 03/31/2008 - 16:00

Scientists have identified a novel gene responsible for a significant fraction of ALS (sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) cases.

ALS is commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, an incurable neuromuscular disorder that affects motor neurons and leads to paralysis and death within one to five years.


 

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