ALS is only 50% genetic – identifying DNA regions affected by lifestyle and environmental risk factors could help pinpoint avenues for treatment - The Conversation

Genetic modifications to DNA regions involved in metabolism, cholesterol and immunity may play a role in ALS disease progression.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a devastating neurodegenerative disease that affects about 1 in 50,000 people. Well-known people who suffered from ALS include baseball player Lou Gehrig, who lived t… [+3536 chars]

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