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
Join Avery in the Don’t Talk-A-Thon
Wondering how the Don’t Talk-A-Thon came to be? It all started with then 9-year-old Avery Niedrowski! After her grandfather was diagnosed with ALS, he lost