Canadian scientists mark breakthrough in ALS research

Friday, May 9, 2025, 2:21 pm

Canadian researchers have made a noteworthy stride in the fight against ALS, capturing crucial brain images that promise to steer innovative treatment approaches. The breakthrough, celebrated within high-tech lab walls, injects a much-needed dose of hope—and a dash of scientific bravado—into the medical community.

lapresse.ca / Sclérose latérale amyotrophique | Des chercheurs canadiens font une grande avancée

Debout dans une salle de contrôle de l’imagerie par résonance magnétique (IRM) remplie de collègues chercheurs sur la sclérose latérale amyotrophique ou SLA, le Dr Lorne Zinman montre avec enthousiasme l’image du cerveau sur son téléphone.

thestar.com / Canadian researchers reach 'major milestone' in search for ALS treatment

TORONTO - Standing in an MRI control room packed with fellow ALS researchers, Dr. Lorne Zinman excitedly points to the brain scan on his phone.

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