Make a Comment • Email Link • Send Letter to Editor IPFS News Link • Science, Medicine and Technology Stem cell study zeroes in on ALS cause 4-16-2007 • Reuters Cells that are supposed to nourish and support other nerve cells instead secrete the poisons that cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, researchers reported. Watch Streaming Broadcast Live: LRN.fm Watch live shows and archives TV Live Chat Telegram Share this page with your friends on your favorite social network: