Dormant Viral Genes May Awaken to Cause ALS (VIDEO)

NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

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Avindra Nath, M.D., discusses results from a study he lead showing that HERV-K genes, a group of ancient, inherited retrovirus genes may awaken to cause some forms of ALS.

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Video courtesy of NINDS.

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