Ice Bucket Challenge funding leads to gene discovery

[ZeroTolerance 582]

People dumping cold water on their heads for atten- I mean, awareness has led to the discovery of a gene contributing to one form of the disease.

 

http://www.bbc.com/news/health-36901867

 

Research by Project MinE, published in Nature Genetics, is the largest-ever study of inherited ALS, also known as motor neurone disease (MND).

More than 80 researchers in 11 countries searched for ALS risk genes in families affected by the disease.

"The sophisticated gene analysis that led to this finding was only possible because of the large number of ALS samples available," Lucie Bruijn of the ALS Association says.

The identification of gene NEK1 means scientists can now develop a gene therapy treating it.

Although only 10% of ALS patients have the inherited form, researchers believe that genetics contribute to a much larger percentage of cases.

 

[edjr 5,546]

No where does the story mention Pete Frates?

 

what an embarrassment.

 

great result from a thing thhat was started for him and people like Obama and Drobeski refused to do it.

 

 

do you all remember my ice bucket challenge?

 

 

[ZeroTolerance 582]

I definitely had you in mind when I saw the article.

[drobeski 3,061]

No where does the story mention Pete Frates?

 

what an embarrassment.

 

great result from a thing thhat was started for him and people like Obama and Drobeski refused to do it.

 

 

do you all remember my ice bucket challenge?

 

 

 

I did ? Dude I'm gonna start charging rent.

[edjr 5,546]

I definitely had you in mind when I saw the article.

 

 

[Big Guy 1,400]

No where does the story mention Pete Frates?

 

what an embarrassment.

 

great result from a thing thhat was started for him and people like Obama and Drobeski refused to do it.

 

 

do you all remember my ice bucket challenge?

 

 

 

Twice as Nice

[IGotWorms 3,297]

No where does the story mention Pete Frates?

 

what an embarrassment.

 

great result from a thing thhat was started for him and people like Obama and Drobeski refused to do it.

 

 

do you all remember my ice bucket challenge?

 

 

 

You're an inspiration to us all

[kutulu 1,541]

Very cool, but it looks like someone dumped boiling water on your head earlier

[Patriotsfatboy1 1,432]

Pete Frates died today at 34. 

[edjr 5,546]

On 7/27/2016 at 9:22 AM, ZeroTolerance said:

I definitely had you in mind when I saw the article.

[edjr 5,546]

On 7/27/2016 at 9:29 AM, Big Guy said:

 

Twice as Nice

[edjr 5,546]

4 minutes ago, Patriotsfatboy1 said:

Pete Frates died today at 34. 

Lived like 4 years longer than expected. Way to young

[Cdub100 3,366]

Congrats hero's

[edjr 5,546]

1 minute ago, Cdub100 said:

Congrats hero's

what about Pete?

[fandandy 3,311]

Can I give you a bit of fashion advice, Ed?  Stop wearing shorts, or short sleeves, or anything red.

[edjr 5,546]

2 minutes ago, fandandy said:

Can I give you a bit of fashion advice, Ed?  Stop wearing shorts, or short sleeves, or anything red.

It really makes my tan pop

[Cloaca du jour 2,064]

Gene found in his mom's basement .