Identifying a new target for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis treatment
Monday, August 6, 2012 - 14:31
in Health & Medicine
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disease wherein the cells of the central nervous system involved in movement and coordination are destroyed. Although the mechanism of ALS is not completely understood, inflammation is believed to play a role in the disease process. A recent study investigated the role of inflammation in a mouse model of ALS.