ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a disease that affects motor neurons in the body causing deterioration of muscles. This video explores the role of motor neurons and other cells which may be involved in the onset and progression of ALS.
This video was made by McMaster Demystifying Medicine students Prabhnoor Ghuman, Julie Fayez, Aditya Sikand, Kopica Thayaparan
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