In a study of cells from nearly 400 ALS patients, researchers identified genomic regions with chemical modifications linked to disease progression. (reprinted from https://news.mit.edu) For most patients, it’s unknown exactly what causes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a disease characterized by degeneration of motor neurons that impairs muscle control and eventually leads to death. Studies have […]
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