Genetic link between both types of ALS discovered
Thursday, May 6, 2010 - 01:31
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have discovered a link between sporadic and familial forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Researchers linked a rare genetic cause to most cases of ALS, clearing the way for therapy based on a known molecular target.