Desikan developed amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. On Feb. 17, 2017, I received a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease. I have used the new tools in my laboratory to analyze my own genetic data. A colleague recently asked why I still spend my time doing ALS research. If anyone would fight for me, I would stop doing ALS research today.

Source: Washington Post March 02, 2019 13:30 UTC