Figure 1 (IMAGE) Nagoya University Caption Research revealed that diminished activities of an enzyme called TBK1 in mitochondrial-associated membrane (MAM) reduces motor neurons’ tolerance to stressors, which is known to be causative factors in ALS. Credit Reiko Matsushita Usage Restrictions Credit must be given where image is used License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.