This web page was produced as an assignment for Genetics 677, an undergraduate course at UW-Madison, Spring 2012.
SOD1 Research
There is currently a wide variety of research taking place around the world to find a cure for ALS.
Click on the orange headings to the right to see examples of some of types of research aimed to better understand ALS.
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Phenotypes
See phenotypes caused by mutations and RNAi in model organisms used to study ALS.
Microarray Analysis
See data from one research group using microarrays to help better understand the effects of mutant SOD1.
Small Compounds
See one strategy researchers take in looking for new ALS treatments.
Primary Literature Review
See a summary of one current project working on finding a suitable ALS treatment.
Clinical Trials
See a summary of new therapeutics and their targets in the search for a cure.
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