Proteins associated with motor neuron disease, or ALS are present in the gut many years before disease pathologies can be found in the brain. A stool sample or gut biopsy could help identify the presence of MND-associated proteins years before symptoms appear.
A new study reports that abnormalities in the SOD1 protein are a common factor in all types of motor neuron diseases.
Terazosin, a drug commonly prescribed for the treatment of enlarged prostate and high blood pressure, shows promise as a treatment for ALS.