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| Component | What it does | Why it matters for ALS | |-----------|--------------|------------------------| | | Detect magnetic fields generated by neuronal firing with a sensitivity of 10‑12 T (trillionth of a tesla). | Allows real‑time mapping of motor‑cortex activity at the single‑neuron level. | | Ultra‑Fast 7‑Tesla MRI | Captures structural images in under a second, using compressed‑sensing algorithms. | Reduces motion artefacts; patients can stay still for only a few seconds. | | AI‑Driven Diffusion Tensor Analytics | Analyzes micro‑structural water diffusion in spinal‑cord white matter, flagging subtle loss of integrity. | Identifies early axonal degeneration before conventional MRI can. |

: Even in direct sunlight, professionals use tools to manage harsh highlights. Reflectors help fill in shadows on the subject's face, while diffusers can soften the sun's rays to prevent "blown out" highlights in high-definition captures. ALSScan.24.02.26.Molly.Little.Where.The.Sun.Shi...

On , a thin ribbon of frost clung to the windows of the Neuro‑Imaging Lab at the coastal research institute. Inside, Molly Chen , a 34‑year‑old neurologist‑engineer, was hunched over a laptop, eyes flicking between a cascade of data points and a faded photograph taped to the wall. | Component | What it does | Why