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NEK1 gene mutations found to drive ALS in new study

Mutations in the gene NEK1, a major genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), may work to drive the disease by destabilizing the structure of nerve fibers and disrupting the movement of molecules inside nerve cells, according to a new study. The findings, which show for the first time how…

Diarrhea a barrier to using common ALS medication: Surveys

Note: This story was updated Aug. 22, 2023, to correct there are four ALS approved therapies widely available in the U.S. Diarrhea associated with a common amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) treatment could be a substantial barrier to complying with the medication, according to surveys by Napo Pharmaceuticals. While…

Regulatory T-cells (Tregs) – ALS News Today

Regulatory T-cells (Tregs) are a type of white blood cell that functions to suppress the body’s immune response and prevent unnecessary inflammation. Tregs are part of the immune system, and can also enter the brain and the spinal cord to reduce neuroinflammation. In amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) ­— a…