Discovery helps explain progression of Lou Gehrig's disease, offers new therapy approach
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 18:30
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown type of neural cell that appears to be closely linked to the progression of amytrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that they believe will provide an important new approach to therapies. There is now no treatment for this disease, which causes progressive death of motor neurons, serious debility, paralysis and ultimately death within a few years.