Researching a rare childhood form of ALS

Researching a rare childhood form of ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is often thought of as a disease of adulthood, but in very rare cases, it begins in childhood or adolescence. This form, known as juvenile-onset ALS (JALS), is devastating for affected children and families.Several different genes can cause JALS when they are damaged. These genes encode proteins that are essential for...