ALS is a disease in which motor neurons die causing muscles to atrophy.

Interesting Research: Due to the degenerative nature of ALS, it is believed that research into stem cells^? might aid in its treatment. Stem cells have successfully been injected and incorporated into rodent spinal cords. See Press Release for more information.

Neural stem cells have also been shown to repair damage in rodents with symptoms similar to ALS and is now being tested in monkeys. See Press release for more information.

Treating ALS with stem cells has been tried in humans in Beijing. See Press Release for more information.