Teamwork

Scripps Research Professor Joel Gottesfeld (center) is leading one effort to investigate the causes of and possible treatments for Friedreich's ataxia.

"I would be just a dream to be able to help [people with Friedreich's ataxia]," says Gottesfeld.

Other members of the Scripps Research team include, left to right, Elisabetta Soragni, Kai Jenssen, Ryan Burnett, and David Herman.