Cultured nerve tissue can be used in ALS studies

Motor neurons are nerve cells that control our muscles by sending signals from the brain and spinal cord out to the body. In diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), these cells are destroyed, leading to muscle weakness and paralysis. On average, expected survival after diagnosis is about four years, as the patient's ability to move and breathe gradually deteriorates. There is no cure yet, but some drugs can slow the progression of the disease.

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