Scientists Suppress Protein, Extend Lives of Mice With ALS

Scientists Suppress Protein, Extend Lives of Mice With ALS

Researchers report they found that suppressing a single protein significantly extended the lives of mice with a form of ALS, according to a study at Stanford University.

A recent discovery in mice might one day lead to a new approach for treating people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, researchers report.

They found that suppressing a single protein significantly extended the lives of mice with a form of ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative condition also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.



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