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   ALS : A Story of Courage

   Wed, 8 Apr 2009

   Natalie Morales (NBC Today Show) reports on a courageous man facing the life threatening disease of ALS .

   Lou Gehrig's Disease found at 0:16

   stops the brain from signaling muscle movement and it's also known as Lou Gehrig's disease there's still no known cause cure or treatment most people suffering from the disease die within five years at first -- he

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   Gene May Be Linked to Lou Gehrig 's Disease

   Fri, 13 Mar 2009

   Researchers have identified a gene linked to an inherited form of Lou Gehrig 's disease , or ALS .

   Lou Gehrig's Disease found at 0:07

   Most cases of Lou Gehrig's disease are random however in 10% of cases there is a family link. Now experts say they've identified a gene that is linked to the inherited form of the disease. Researchers at Massachusetts general hospital and kings college London study the genes of -- family from the Cape Verde islands for individuals in the Stanley had a LS or Lou Gehrig's disease they were able to single out a specific gene present in all the family members with the disease. Studies of other families

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   Soldiers More Likely to Develop ALS

   Thu, 11 Dec 2008

   One man traveled nearly 1,000 miles in his wheelchair to seek answers about a fatal illness.

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1. DuPont Updates its Commercialization Timelines for Optimum(R) GAT(R) Corn and Soybeans

   Fri, 4 Dec 2009

   …hybrids Optimum GAT corn demonstrates excellent glyphosate and ALS herbicide tolerance efficacy; however, based on comprehensive ……varieties Optimum GAT soybeans have shown outstanding glyphosate and ALS herbicide tolerance efficacy and strong multi-year yield results …

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   Glial Cells Can Cross From Central To Peripheral Nervous System

   Wed, 2 Dec 2009

   …lost, disorders involving impairment in sensation, movement and cognition such as multiple sclerosis or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis develop. Glial cells named oligodendrocytes produce myelin around nerves of the central nervous system …

3. Heavy Metal Paradox Could Point Toward New Therapy For Lou Gehrig 's Disease

   Mon, 30 Nov 2009

   …the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis , or Lou Gehrig ' s disease – findings that ……risk factor for ALS . This paradox is ……risk factor for ALS ," said Joseph ……and progression of ALS ." Research will …