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Is it true that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a chromosomal error?
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10% are familial: And 25% of these involve a mutation of the gene encoding copper/zinc superoxide dismutase. 90% of all cases are sporadic and of unknown etiology.
Answered 1/25/2014
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