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Microglia, neurons and other brain cells
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Could improving recycling in cells be a new target for future MND therapies?

25 May 202325 May 2023

Reading Time: 5 minutesRecent research, led by scientists at the University of Edinburgh and University of Dundee, has identified abnormalities in a type of brain cell called microglia

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Causes and disease mechanisms Genetic Research MND Research

Does MND share genes with other neurodegenerative diseases?

18 May 202318 May 2023

Reading Time: 5 minutesALS is the most common form of MND and these terms are used interchangeably in this blog. MND is a complex disease, with many potential

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DAZALS: A new clinical trial for MND

2 May 20232 May 2023

Reading Time: 4 minutesA new clinical trial, investigating Dazucorilant, for the treatment of MND is now open for recruitment in the UK. With this trial, there are now

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