Neurodegenerative Disease

GSS Prion Disease: Understanding Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker Syndrome

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What is Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker Syndrome (GSS)? Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker syndrome (GSS) is a rare, inherited, and invariably fatal neurodegenerative disorder. It belongs to a group of diseases known as prion diseases, which are characterized by the misfolding of a normal cellular protein, PrPC, into an abnormal, infectious isoform, PrPSc. This misfolded protein accumulates in the brain, leading to … Read more

ALS Cure: Exploring Current Research and Future Hope

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ALS Cure: Exploring Current Research and Future Hope Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a devastating neurodegenerative disease that progressively destroys motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and eventually, death. There is currently no cure for ALS, and treatment options are limited, focusing primarily on managing symptoms and slowing … Read more

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