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

Stories of the Season: Shelly Stellato
Shelly Stellato “I was diagnosed with ALS four years ago at the age of 32. I found Project ALS soon after and immediately saw them