Link Explored Between Blue-Green Algae and ALS – VT Digger

Read article - Quotes Elijah Stommel, professor of neurology, in an article that examines the connection between ALS and blue-green algae blooms. Stommel has participated in a number of studies researching whether there is a link between the cyanobacteria released by blue-green algae and ALS. "About 10 years ago, we were mapping out occurrences of ALS and found clustering around lakes that had lots of algal blooms," said Stommel.