Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

A progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and paralysis.

Why this matters

Stem cell therapyThe use of living cells to replace or repair damaged tissues... is being researched as a potential treatment to slow ALS progression and repair nerve damage.

LINK: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-als#:~:text=What%20is%20amyotrophic%20lateral%20sclerosis,voluntary%20muscle%20movement%20and%20breathing.