On the back? Sideways? Down? Mice show how we sleep can cause or protect our brain from diseases such as ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is the most common form of motor neuron disease. People with ALS gradually lose the ability to initiate and control muscle movements, including the ability to speak, swallow, and breathe. There is no known cure. But recently, we studied mice and identified a new goal …