Reading Time: 4 minutesThis is a guest blog by Kelly Siemund from the University of Leipzig in Germany. I am an early-career researcher in neuroscience, specifically working on
Category: Causes and disease mechanisms
Reading Time: 6 minutesIt’s that time of year again when we’re counting down to the annual International Symposium on ALS/MND! This year marks the 35th Symposium, the largest scientific
Pre-symptomatic detection and early diagnosis in MND
Reading Time: 6 minutesIt’s that time of year again when we’re counting down to the annual International Symposium on ALS/MND! This year marks the 35th Symposium, the largest scientific
Understanding individual differences in MND
Reading Time: 6 minutesIt’s that time of year again when we’re counting down to the annual International Symposium on ALS/MND! This year marks the 35th Symposium, the largest scientific
Reading Time: 7 minutesMND research has exploded over the last decade and we know more about the disease now than ever before. However, there are still many things
MND EnCouRage UK: Supporting the future leaders of MND research
Reading Time: 7 minutesIncreasing our understanding of MND, improving care and finding new potential treatments for the disease relies upon very talented and dedicated scientists working in MND
Reading Time: 6 minutesPlease note that this blog talks about sensitive topics such as death and tissue donation throughout. Researchers use many different tools to increase our understanding
Reading Time: 5 minutesBuilding relationships with key research institutes across the UK is vital in pushing research forward in the fight against MND. As of 31 December 2023,
Reading Time: 5 minutesDespite extensive research, the causes of MND remain largely unknown. Recent investigations have begun to shed light on the gut microbiome and whether it may
Reading Time: 10 minutesFor the purposes of this blog, ALS should be taken to mean ALS/MND. In September 2020 we published a blog article discussing Dr Rick Bedlack’s