Here we will review the functions of INSIG1 and SCAP in the regulatory hub that determine SREBP activity and synthesis of cholesterol and fatty acids vs STING activity and signaling in the innate immunity pathway that also signals to TBK1, a protein that is mutated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (Freischmidt et al., 2017). The gene discussed is TBK1; the disease is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.