Lou Gehrig’s Neuron

“This neuron tattoo was done a few months ago. When I was 18, my dad passed away from Lou Gehrig’s, which is a disease of motor neurons that innervate muscles. His battle with neurodegeneration helped me decide on a career in medical research, and I am currently pursuing my PhD in Neuroscience.”–Lindsay

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February 17th, 2008 10:17 AM Tags: biology tattoos, neuroscience tattoos
by Carl Zimmer in Science Tattoo Emporium | 7 comments | RSS feed | Trackback >

7 Responses to “Lou Gehrig’s Neuron”

1. Nicole Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 1:54 pm

I like this one… kind of artful! Where do people get these ideas?
2. Susan Says:
July 2nd, 2009 at 7:51 pm

I love this, creative, healing and beautiful
3. Stegosaurus Says:
December 26th, 2009 at 10:05 am

I love you. Marry me!
4. Kathy C. & Co. Says:
February 16th, 2010 at 1:23 am

Getting closer to some answers.

DNA research on Degenerative Myelopathy in dogs has identified a possible canine model for at least one form of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s)in humans, with further study in progress which may some day aid in treatment options.

Genome-wide association analysis reveals a SOD1 mutation in canine degenerative myelopathy that resembles amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

http://www.pnas.org/content/106/8/2794.full

Nice tat BTW. Hope your studies have been going well.
5. Jackie Says:
February 18th, 2010 at 3:44 pm

Beautiful. I lost my mom to Lou Gehrig’s when I was 21, her brother the year I was born, and her grandmother before that. If anyone can find a cure….it’ll be you.
6. Jordan Says:
April 7th, 2011 at 6:36 pm

I love this! When i was about 16 my dad was diagnosed with ALS and died only a year later. I’ve been looking for a way to represent his struggle and this is perfect. thank you for sharing.
7. Anna B Says:
November 12th, 2011 at 10:51 am

That is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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