Summary:
- Researchers have successfully grown specialized neurons in the lab that could potentially be used to treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a devastating neurological disease.
- These neurons, called motor neurons, are the cells that are damaged and die off in ALS patients, leading to the progressive loss of muscle function and eventual paralysis.
- By being able to grow and study these motor neurons in a controlled environment, scientists can better understand the underlying causes of ALS and develop more targeted treatments to slow or even reverse the disease's progression.