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IMAGE: Mouse motor neurons, generated from mouse embryonic stem cells exposed (right) or not (left) to ALS-associated peptides (right). As observed in patients, these peptides are toxic and cause neuronal death.. view more
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In Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), the progressive death of neurons that control body movement leads to paralysis of muscles in the limbs and gradually of the whole body, which ultimately makes it impossible to breathe. ALS is currently untreatable, and its cause is unknown.
It is known, however, that in 10% of affected individuals there is a strong genetic component, which causes the disease to occur in several members of a single family. In about half of these cases of familial ALS, the origin lies in a gene called C9ORF72. But why do mutations in this gene kill motor neurons?
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LIVE: the out-of-control Chinese rocket is approaching Earth and it is not known where it will impact
May 7, 2021 by archyde
The
chinese rocket that has the world in suspense is approaching the
Land and it is still not clear where it will impact although in the last hours the experts who monitor its path reduced the areas where it could fall. The
US military experts noted that the Long March 5B rocket could hit the surface sometime between Saturday and Sunday..
BeijingAfter being silent for several days, he decided to downplay the matter by assuring that there was no danger. “
ORYZON Reports Results and Corporate Update for Quarter Ended March 31, 2021 streetinsider.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from streetinsider.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
6 May 2021
Its objective is to produce natural functional ingredients using plant-based by-products from agrifood companies and launch them on the market.
The Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation has recognised the innovative activity of Ingredalia, one of our portfolio holdings, due to its activity with disruptive processes and technologies used in the development of its R&D and innovation projects.
It has been granted the Innovative SME Seal, which offers certain advantages that will enable the company to be more competitive and undertake its activity with increased guarantees, in addition to recognition for its activity.
Collaboration
This recognition is the result of teamwork by its own workforce and its partners, who offer their constant support. These include TECNALIA and TRASA as the company’s technological partners and promoters; our Deep Tech Venture Builder TECNALIA Ventures which supports business development; and Virto Group, Conservas Ferba, Viuda de Cayo