[MedicalNewsToday]
An incurable, paralyzing disease in humans is now genetically linked to a similar disease in dogs. Researchers from the University of Missouri and the Broad Institute have found that the genetic mutation responsible for degenerative myelopathy (DM) in dogs is the same mutation that causes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the human disease also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. As a result of the discovery, click here for the rest of the article
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August 10th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Whatever the name of this disease one thing is clear we must know at least little bit information about it. In fact, such articles helps the society to be aware about it and know +ve and -ve side of the same. Thanks for the informative article…
August 14th, 2009 at 8:07 am
Very interesting connection!
October 5th, 2009 at 6:09 am
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