Showing posts with label Ice Bucket Challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ice Bucket Challenge. Show all posts

Monday, August 1, 2016

The ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ Helped Scientists Discover a New Gene Tied to A.L.S.


The Ice Bucket Challenge helped raise $115 million dollars two summers ago for the A.L.S. Association.  These fund were divided into different part such as, 67% went to the research, 20% to patient and community services, 9% to public and professional education, 2% to fund raisers, and another 2% to payment fees. Researchers have discovered a new gene by the name of NEK1 that contributed to the disease A.L.S., which shows about 3% of A.L.S. cases were affected.  According to the vice president of communication and development for the A.L.S. Association, "Treatment won't be limited".





http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/28/health/the-ice-bucket-challenge-helped-scientists-discover-a-new-gene-tied-to-als.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fscience&action=click&contentCollection=science&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=5&pgtype=sectionfront

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ice-bucket-challenge-funds-discovery-gene-linked-als-article-1.2726954