New development in relief of spasms related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - 16:20
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have recently discovered the origin of spasms - a disabling symptom of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The degeneration of serotonin-releasing neurons is responsible for these sensations. In the longer term, researchers imagine that molecules acting on serotonin receptors present in the brain could eliminate spasticity in patients.