Scientists have uncovered how a newly discovered gene, NEK1, in which mutations have been linked to ALS cases, disrupts the function of the motor neuron and causes it to degenerate and die. The viral ...

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Together, our findings show that delivering Ptn to the astrocytes of mice can reverse changes to neuron structure and function seen in Down syndrome. While our findings are far from ready to be used ...