Reading Time: 3 minutesProf Vladimir Buchman (Cardiff University)’s research was selected as one of the best research studies, as decided by the journal editors, published in the Journal
Category: Models of MND
Reading Time: 4 minutesMND Association-funded researcher, Prof Linda Greensmith, based at University College London, together with her collaborator Dr Ivo Lieberam from Kings College London, have introduced stem
Causes and disease mechanisms Get involved with research MND Research Models of MND Research we fund
Flying towards understanding: MND, TDP43, flies and a competition
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe MND Association has funded a number of research projects in the laboratory of Dr Frank Hirth at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London.
Reading Time: 5 minutesIf you followed the reporting about the symposium last weekend, I’m willing to bet (but I haven’t checked!) that most it will have been about
Reading Time: 4 minutesBackground to TDP43 A characteristic sign of motor neurones affected by motor neurone disease is the clumps of protein visible down a microscope. Although these
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe exact course, duration and rate of progression of MND often varies greatly from person to person; even when there is a known family history
Reading Time: 4 minutesAfter a brilliant first day at ENCALS, which included a talk by Dr Johannes Brettschneider, the second day began with a talk by Thierry Latran
Reading Time: 4 minutesOmega-3 fatty acids have been in the media a great deal over recent years. They can lower our risk of heart disease and they may
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.