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MND stem cell study identifies TDP-43 astrocytes as not toxic to motor neurones

12 February 201314 April 2022

Reading Time: 3 minutesFunded by the MND Association, international researchers have used stem cell technology to learn more about the relationship between motor neurones and their support cells.

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Structure of C9ORF72 repeat identified by MND Association funded researchers

21 December 201214 April 2022

Reading Time: 4 minutesNew exciting findings announced today provide the first insight into the structure and function of a repeated six letter genetic sequence in an MND gene

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Models of MND Treatments

Of yeast and men: reducing toxic effects of TDP-43 as a potential treatment for MND

14 November 2012

Reading Time: 4 minutesA collaborative American research group, led by Prof Aaron Gitler from Stanford University School of Medicine in California, has identified a potential therapeutic target for

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Encouraging NP001 clinical trial results for MND

1 November 2012

Reading Time: 3 minutesPromising results from a Phase II clinical trial for a drug called NP001 have been announced by the biopharmaceutical company Neuraltus. The trial, conducted in America, suggested

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New fellowship explores how C9ORF72 causes MND

3 September 201213 April 2022

Reading Time: 4 minutesDr Johnathan Cooper-Knock from the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) has been awarded with the fifth Medical Research Council (MRC)/MND Association Lady Edith Wolfson

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EPHA4 gene influences survival in MND

30 August 2012

Reading Time: 3 minutesAn international research group spanning seven countries and including 23 researchers has identified a gene that modifies survival in MND. The gene, called EPHA4 was identified through

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Profilin 1 identified as a cause of inherited MND

17 July 2012

Reading Time: 3 minutesAn MND causing gene called profilin 1 has been identified as the cause of about two percent of cases of inherited MND. This finding provides new insights

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The social and educational effects of caring for a parent with MND

20 June 201213 April 2022

Reading Time: 4 minutesLast year, we helped Olly Clabburn to advertise an opportunity to take part in his dissertation research project on our website and in our monthly membership

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Irish angiogenin research leads to promising results

1 June 2012

Reading Time: 3 minutesAngiogenin was discovered as a cause of MND for a small number of families affected by the inherited form of MND in 2006. Since then,

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MND Association funded researcher Dr Martin Turner wins ENCALS Young Investigator Award

28 May 201213 April 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe’re pleased to announce that Dr Martin Turner has been awarded with the European Network for the Cure of ALS (ENCALS) Young Investigators Award 2012.

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