Study highlights role of natural killer immune cell subsets in ALS

A group of people with ALA (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) or intellectual disabilities have climbed this Thursday—with the help of their wheelchairs and volunteers from different associations—the 35 ramps of the Giralda, within the framework of the Diversity and Inclusion Meeting in Seville. "Do not be afraid of anything.We are normal people like the others," said one affected in statements to Canal Sur.The rise of these people to one of the mo…

Study highlights role of natural killer immune cell subsets in ALS

Certain subsets of natural killer (NK) cells, a part of the immune system, were elevated in the blood of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), where they showed altered gene activity and signaling patterns, a study found. One subset was associated with altered immune signaling, while another was linked to neurodegeneration. Other immune cell types also showed changes suggestive of an overall dysregulated peripheral immune system — the…