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Study Reveals Shared Genetic Roots Between ALS and Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia

Motor neuron diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), share physical similarities but have been largely viewed as genetically distinct. However, ...

Common genetic causes across motor neuron diseases identified

Motor neuron diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), share physical ...

Likely cause of ALS discovered, as scientists reveal breakthrough could lead to new treatments

Lou Gehrig's disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), affects about 30,000 people in the US, and leads ...