Diseases

ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)

Disease that weakens muscles, causes twitching, loss of control, fatigue, and mood swings; unknown cause.

Alzheimer’s Disease

Condition that destroys memory and mental functions due to the death of brain cell connections from abnormal protein build-up.

Epilepsy

Disorder where nerve cell activity is disrupted, leading to seizures; can be triggered by various factors like neurotransmitter imbalance, tumors, or strokes.

Multiple Sclerosis

Autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks nerve coverings, resulting in symptoms like pain and vision loss; cause is unknown.

Parkinson’s Disease

Affects movement, causing slow movement and stiffness; cause is unidentified.

Huntington’s Disease

Disorder caused by a mutation in the Huntington gene, leading to the accumulation of a specific protein.