To learn more about ALS, click here and here The longest axon of a single motor neuron can extend over one meter in length. To learn more about upper and lower motor neurons, which are some of the largest cells in mammals, click here This article from the ALS Association describes the symptoms of ALS. It also provides resources for those who would like to learn more about diagnostic testing.The first person to describe amyotrophic lateral sclerosis was renowned French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot. Described by many as “The Father of Neurology,” one of his greatest gifts was his ability to carefully relate clinical observations to post-mortem pathological findings. To learn more about Dr. Charcot, click here In 2017, Niels Birbaumer, a senior research fellow in neuroscience and psychology, shared his findings from a clinical trial that used brain-computer technology to “read” the thoughts of patients with ALS and translate them on a computer interface. Click here to read a published paper on the trial and here to read a breakdown of Birbaumer’s results.To learn more about the experiences of those living with ALS, check out Augie and Gleason