Sniff Control

For severely paralyzed, "locked in" individuals, sniffing could become a way to communicate with the outside world. Researchers have developed a device that converts nasal pressure into electrical signals, which could enable paralyzed people to type text, surf the Web, and control wheelchairs.

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Repetitive head trauma can cause ALS

Recent evidence suggests that the incidence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is increased in association with head injury. And a new study published at Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology reports the first causal evidence about repetitive head trauma experienced in collision sports might be associated with the development of a motor neuron disease.

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