Discussion 9: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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In the past few modules, we have explored nerves, nervous tissue and the various aspects of the nervous system. Now. let’s look at how we might use our knowledge to help investigate a disorder of the nervous system. There are numerous ongoing avenues of research pertaining to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gerhig’s Disease. Some of these avenues include discovering a cure, enhancing treatments, or simply to providing us with a better understanding of how this disease functions so that we may eventually find our way to a cure.
Assume the role of a research scientist who is applying for grant money to fund research on ALS. Describe the particular area of research that you would investigate (drug-based therapies that would slow the progression of the disease, tissue repair/regeneration, gene therapy, etc.) and provide valid scientific reasoning as to why this area of research is worth the investment of funds. Be sure to provide citations for the resources you’ve explored outside your textbook.
