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Tongue exercises for ALS patients show promise in preclinical study

Research at the University of Missouri could lead to new therapies for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other motor neuron diseases. In a preclinical model, the researchers discovered that tongue exercise can improve the activity of surviving neurons that control tongue movement, helping them compensate as other neurons are lost.

Tongue exercises for ALS patients show promise in preclinical study

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