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At left, a neuron exhibits normal DNA repair, indicated by green fluorescence. At right, a neuron with a mutated form of the FUS protein found in ALS patients shows very little DNA repair.

DNA damage may cause ALS

New study finds link between neurons’ inability to repair DNA and neurodegeneration.

September 15, 2013