Genetic Mutations Fuel Vicious Cycle in Common ALS
Summary: Researchers report that a repeated DNA sequence in the C9orf72 gene produces toxic protein when cells are exposed to starvation, environmental toxins, viral infection or other stresses. Source: University of Michigan University of Michigan-led team advances understanding of how stress-driven translation of repeat sequences may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS and frontotemporal … Read more