Integrated single-cell and spatial transcriptomic profiling in ALS uncovers peripheral-to-central immune infiltration and reprogramming

David Gate
Nature Neuroscience, Published online: 14 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41593-026-02300-5 This study reveals that the immune system has a role in driving ALS. These findings link blood immune changes to spinal cord damage and suggest personalized treatments targeting specific immune pathways.