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ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It is characterized by the gradual loss of muscle control, which can lead to paralysis and death.
The cause of ALS is unknown, but it is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. There is no cure for ALS, but there are treatments that can help to slow the progression of the disease and improve quality of life.
Articles on this page look at the latest research in new ALS cell therapies and drugs, and there are also personal profiles of people living with and fighting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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