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Causes and disease mechanisms MND Research News

Physical exercise as a risk factor for MND – is it in our genes?

11 June 202110 June 2021

Reading Time: 5 minutesA potential link between exercise and MND has long been a topic of conversation and debate. Several studies have been carried out, but the discovery

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New insights into MND: 5 more genetic variants found

21 April 202121 April 2021

Reading Time: 5 minutesA recent study has assessed the extent to which genetics plays a role in the development of MND, in both familial and non-familial (sporadic) forms

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Causes and disease mechanisms MND Research Models of MND News

Examining the effects of the compound NU-9 in MND mice

18 March 20212 August 2024

Reading Time: 4 minutesA research paper published recently has investigated the effect of a compound called ‘NU-9’ in mice models of MND. Before we go on, it is

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Should routine genetic testing be considered for all cases of MND?

17 February 202118 February 2021

Reading Time: 9 minutesA paper arising from research carried out at the University of Sheffield as part of the AMBRoSIA biobank, and in collaboration with the international Project

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Boosting energy in nerve cells is a promising target for MND treatments

7 January 20215 February 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutesA study conducted by researchers at the Euan MacDonald Centre at the University of Edinburgh has shed light on how improving the function of mitochondria

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31st Symposium: Virtual Clinical Trials MND Research News

Virtual Symposium: Results from the Phase 3 clinical trial of NurOwn

15 December 202019 January 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog is part of the ‘Virtual Highlights’ collection of articles, where you can read about the content of some of the talks and posters

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It’s the most ‘science-y’ time of the year …

2 December 20202 December 2020

Reading Time: 4 minutesIt’s that time of year again. With just a week to go until the 31st International Symposium on ALS/MND, we thought we’d bring you an

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Clinical Trials MND Research News Treatments

Update on the CENTAUR trial: open label extension data

20 October 202020 October 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesA centaur was a creature from Greek mythology which was half-man and half-horse. Despite such an unusual appearance such a combination could have its advantages.

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Latest news from the CENTAUR trial puts AMX0035 in the mix

4 September 202030 September 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis week saw the publication of the Phase 2/3 trial results of the experimental drug cocktail, AMX0035, developed by the pharmaceutical company, Amylyx, and carried

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Review of evidence suggests Riluzole treatment may lead to extended survival

28 July 202028 July 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesA recently published paper, reviewing 15 studies that investigated the effectiveness of riluzole as a treatment for MND in real-time, has suggested that the drug

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