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The baseball career of Lou Gehrig, a first baseman for the New York Yankees, ended once he became afflicted with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) . This disease causes the degeneration of motor neurons in the CNS, leading to rapidly progressive weakness, muscle spasticity, and atrophy. Research into the disease has shown that individuals with ALS have higher levels of the neurotransmitter glutamate in their serum and spinal fluid when compared to normal individuals.
-The excitatory effect of glutamate can be found in
Homicide Rates
The number of homicides per unit of population within a given time period, used as a measure of violence in a community or country.
Heated Arguments
Intense and often passionate discussions, characterized by elevated emotion and sometimes conflict.
Aggravated Assaults
An assault which results in more severe consequences or is committed with a weapon or intent to commit a serious crime.
Dysfunctional Families
Families characterized by negative behavior patterns and relationships that significantly impair the emotional, psychological, and often physical well-being of individuals within the family.
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