Only about one in 10 ALS patients have the inherited form of the disease. Because no cause had been ... In people with ALS, ubiquilin2 does not do this effectively, leading to an accumulation of the damaged proteins and ubiquilin2 in critical nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain. read more
Aug. 22, 2011 -- Researchers from Northwestern University are reporting a major breakthrough in understanding of the cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the fatal disease also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. read more
Causes of ALS ALS is a somewhat diverse and decidedly mystifying disease. In more than nine out of every 10 cases diagnosed, no clear identifying cause of the disease is apparent, that is, patients lack an obvious genetic history, complete with affected family members. read more
Answers for How do you get Lou Gehrigs disease: The cause of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Diseas remains unclear, and no cure exists. read more