TagAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Posted July 22, 2015 ALS

New details uncovered about the genetic cause of ALS.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rapidly progressive, invariably fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. The disease doesn’t usually impair a person’s mind … Continue Reading New details uncovered about the genetic cause of ALS.

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