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New blood test detects ALS with 98% accuracy, offering hope for earlier diagnosis

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ALS is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the neurons in the brain and spinal cord that control the voluntary movement of muscles.

There is currently no cure for the disease, but earlier diagnosis could help hasten patients' access to treatments that help slow physical decline.

The new test works by detecting eight small molecules known as microRNAs.