Study Says Genetics May Play Larger Role in ALS
A new study suggests that genetics plays a much bigger role in ALS than previously thought. Past estimates said genetics accounts for about 10 percent of cases. But a new...
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SNPwatch: A New Genetic Variant Associated with ALS Risk and Age-of-Onset
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rare and deadly neurological disorder affecting voluntary muscle movement. It typically claims victims’ lives about three years after symptoms begin. In the United States,...
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SNPwatch: Genetic Variations May Increase Risk for ALS
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...
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