New ALS Gene Chokes Off Nucleus, Destabilizes Neurons

Northwestern University

· Scientists uncover how recently discovered NEK1 gene disrupts neurons

· 'Newly discovered mutated pathways are great therapeutic targets for the disease'

· Anti-cancer drug stabilized human-derived ALS neurons

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