Tag: UNC13A


September 10, 2009

SNPwatch: Genetic Variations May Increase Risk for ALS

Lou Gehrig

Scientists are narrowing in on two regions of the human genome that could be responsible for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. ALS is a neurodegenerative disorder that weakens muscles and paralyzes patients within three years of onset, and has no known cure. The [...]

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