MRI is a diagnostic test that doctors use to diagnose and track the progress of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a progressive disease that damages nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

MRI machines rely on massive superconducting magnets and complex software to produce detailed images of our organs and tissues. This video explains how engineers create stable magnetic fields and ...

Xin Zhang, an BU College of Engineering distinguished professor of engineering, leads a team that hopes to expand access to MRI scans, making them faster—and cheaper. By allowing clinicians to look ...