DCTN1 mutations have been associated with a familial form of ALS (p.Gly59Ser) [3], familial progressive supranuclear palsy [4], Perry syndrome (p.Gly71Ala/Glu/Arg, p.Thr72Pro, and p.Gln74Pro) which is characterized by central hypoventilation and parkinsonism [5]. The gene discussed is DCTN1; the disease is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.