1960s-era anti-cancer drug points to treatments for Lou Gehrig's disease
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 17:30
in Health & Medicine
A long-used anti-cancer drug could be a starting point to develop new treatments for the incurable nerve disease known as Lou Gehrig's disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), scientists are reporting. Their research shows how the drug prevents clumping of an enzyme linked to ALS.