Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) gene that appears to play an important role in motor neuron degeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been discovered by scientists. The study was published today in the online edition of the journal iNeuron/i. "One of the most striking aspects of ALS is that some motor neurons-specifically, those that control eye movement and eliminative and sexual functions-remain relatively unimpaired in the disease," said ...
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