Inside the Science

I never imagined that after my military career, the biggest fight of my life would be against a disease we understand so little about.” Bill Duff • veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy, who lived with ALS for more than…

In our blog series, Inside the Science, we break down and discuss trending topics in ALS research, making complex science accessible to anyone affected by ALS.   For much of ALS research history, clinicians could only track the disease by observing…

To understand how a new treatment reaches someone with ALS, we need to explore the rigorous scientific journey behind it. From early-stage research in laboratories, through the complex phases of clinical trials, to the cautious use of off-label therapies, each…

Brain imaging is one of the most powerful tools to help us study ALS. By providing a way to look inside people living with ALS, imaging techniques are giving researchers a unique understanding of what is happening in the disease,…

What is a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)?A brain-computer interface (BCI) is a system that allows direct communication between the brain and an external device, such as a computer. BCI studies often include participants living with ALS, as the technology holds promise…