Two genes that cause familial ALS shown to work together
Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 19:32
in Biology & Nature
Although several genes have been linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), it is still unknown how they cause this progressive neurodegenerative disease. In a new study, researchers have demonstrated that two ALS-associated genes work in tandem to support the long-term survival of motor neurons.