sigma-1 and ATAD3A (IMAGE) Nagoya University Caption Researchers have discovered a receptor, sigma-1 receptor (green), and a protein, ATAD3A (red), that are associated with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Credit Yamanaka Laboratory Usage Restrictions Credit must be given 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.