Bottle (IMAGE) Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan Caption A gene mutated in one form of motor neuron disease was possibly a point of vulnerability in nerve damage that thousands suffered from drinking contaminated "ginger jake" in 1930. Credit U-M photo Usage Restrictions None License Licensed 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.