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Published Date: July 03, 2026

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Promising experimental drug could shield nerve cells from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis damage

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) received widespread attention in the summer of 2014 thanks to the Ice Bucket Challenge.

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) received widespread attention in the summer of 2014 thanks to the Ice Bucket Challenge. Millions of people participated, drenching themselves in ice-cold water to raise awareness of this devastating neurodegenerative disease and generate charitable donations for research. The challenge takes place every year, but ALS stil…

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