Mechanism discovered for how amyotrophic lateral sclerosis mutations damage nerve function

Wednesday, February 5, 2014 - 15:20 in Biology & Nature

Scientists led a study showing that mutations in a gene responsible for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disrupt the RNA transport system in nerve cells. The findings offer a new focus for efforts to develop effective treatments.

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