A breakthrough study funded by Project ALS defines the critical role of brain cells called “V1 interneurons” in human movement. Because movement is completely compromised in ALS, studying “V1 interneurons” may provide scientists with answers on the causes and progression of the disease. Next studies are already underway at the Salk Institute and Columbia University. Read full study, published in Neuron here

A Daughter’s Promise
He was diagnosed with ALS only a year prior and his body began to decline fast. There was no happy ending or hope for remission.

