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  "textContent": "A researcher at the University of Missouri has made a promising breakthrough in the quest to help people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the neurodegenerative disorder commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. In a recent study, Mizzou's Smita Saxena showed that a natural molecule called GM1 can reach the brain when it's wrapped inside a tiny fat-based bubble. In early laboratory testing, this approach helped improve ALS symptoms.",
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