lou gehrigs disease

Transgenic Pig Created For ALS Research

Unlike existing mouse models, this pig model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis replicates the cytoplasmic accumulation of mutant proteins seen in human patients.

Researchers Develop Drug-Screening Platform For Lou Gehrig’s Disease

Researchers in Japan have developed a new drug screening assay to study familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a late-onset, fatal disorder which is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.