Welcome to our back to basics series, which aims to provide members of the MND community with a knowledge base of scientific topics that are relevant to MND research. The blogs are listed here in reading order. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find our latest posts!
Welcome to Back to Basics!
Reading Time: 2 minutesWelcome to our new blog series which takes MND research back to basics. The Back to Basics series aims to provide members of the MND
What is Motor Neurone Disease?
Reading Time: 5 minutesMotor neurone disease (MND) is a term used to cover a group of diseases where a particular nerve cell in the nervous system, called a
What causes Motor Neurone Disease?
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe exact causes of motor neurone disease (MND) are currently not known. It is thought a number of genetic, environmental and lifestyle risk factors need
What is DNA and how is it involved in MND?
Reading Time: 4 minutesOur DNA holds the instructions to many important processes within our body. Some people with MND may have changes in their DNA which contribute to
How are proteins made and what happens when they go wrong in MND?
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn a previous blog, we looked at DNA, genes and proteins. This blog dives deeper into this area of biology and focuses on how proteins
What is genetic MND?
Reading Time: 7 minutesIt is thought that a number of genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors combine before most forms of MND develop. While researchers are still trying to
What are biomarkers and why do we need them?
Reading Time: 6 minutesIn this blog, we will give a general introduction to biomarkers, including what they are and how they can be used. Then, in the next
What biomarkers do we have for MND?
Reading Time: 7 minutesIn our previous blog, we explained what biomarkers are and what they can be used for. In this blog, we dive further into the world
What are clinical trials?
Reading Time: 7 minutesThere is an urgent need for more effective treatments for MND. Researchers are focused on identifying more potential treatments for the disease and these are
How can biomarkers be used in clinical trials in MND?
Reading Time: 8 minutesIn the previous blogs we explored what a biomarker is and looked at the stages of drug development and clinical trials. In this blog we