Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder that damages movement-regulating nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Overtime, the loss of these neurons causes muscle weakness, which leads […] Van Andel Institute - Van Andel Institute transforms human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and cutting-edge science education.
Two serious brain diseases, ALS and Frontotemporal Dementia, have long puzzled scientists. Both conditions damage the brain and nervous system, but their causes are not fully understood. While genetics play a role, they do not explain everything. ALS affects the nerves that control movement. Over time, muscles become weak, and people lose the ability to […] The post A hidden gut signal may decide…
Between Bench and Bedside
Bringing Scientific & Clinical Expertise Together to Tackle ALS
ALS (or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) became a household name in 2014 when the Ice Bucket Challenge took the internet by storm almost a decade ago, making a massive impact in raising awareness of and accelerating the fight against the disease. In this devastating disorder, motor neurons – cells in the centr…
