Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
渐冻症（ALS）是一种进展性的神经退行性疾病，影响大脑和脊髓中的神经细胞。
The diagnosis of
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis came as a shock to the entire family.
渐冻人症的诊断对整个家庭来说是一个巨大的打击。
Research into
amyotrophic disorders has made significant progress in recent years.
近年来，对肌萎缩性疾病的研究所取得的进展显著。
Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at the age of 21.
斯蒂芬·霍金在21岁时被诊断为患有肌萎缩侧索硬化症。
Early symptoms of
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis may include muscle weakness or twitching.
渐冻症的早期症状可能包括肌肉无力或抽搐。
There is currently no cure for
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, but treatments can help manage symptoms.
目前尚无治愈肌萎缩侧索硬化的方法，但治疗可以帮助管理症状。
The ice bucket challenge raised awareness and funds for research on
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis globally.
冰桶挑战在全球范围内提高了对渐冻症研究的关注度并筹集了资金。
Patients with
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis often experience difficulty speaking, swallowing, and breathing as the disease progresses.
随着病情的发展，肌萎缩侧索硬化症患者常会遇到说话、吞咽和呼吸困难。
Support groups for individuals with
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis provide a network of understanding and emotional support.
为肌萎缩侧索硬化患者设立的支持团体提供了一个理解与情感支持的网络。
Genetic factors have been implicated in some cases of familial
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
在一些家族性肌萎缩侧索硬化病例中，遗传因素被认为发挥了作用。
BEIJING — A group of Chinese researchers has created a gene target therapy drug for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
北京——一组中国研究人员开发了一种针对肌萎缩侧索硬化症（ALS）的基因靶向治疗药物。
"The approach is critical to solving major brain diseases like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and has shown good performance in the level and safety of device implantation," said Tao Hu, vice-dean of the institute.
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