Reading Time: 2 minutesMistakes in the C9orf72 gene are the most common cause of inherited MND, and can be linked to about 40% of all cases. Now that
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Reading Time: 2 minutesPrior research has already shown that build-up of the protein TDP-43 is found in the majority of cases of MND (irrespective of whether it was
Reading Time: 2 minutesMistakes in a gene known as ALS5, or spatacsin, cause a rare form of inherited MND that develops at a much earlier age than most
Reading Time: 2 minutesDuring MND Awareness Month (1-30 June), we will be publishing a new post each day. Our ‘Project a Day’ series will celebrate the whole range
Reading Time: 4 minutes332 delegates, 135 posters, 41 talks, one goal: to cure ALS The European Network for the Cure of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ENCALS) was set up
Reading Time: 5 minutesDifferent ways to support breathing were the main focus of the second clinical session on day two of the Symposium. Researchers from two MND Association
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe fantastic news that Patrick Joyce and his co-inventors have won the 2015 Hackaday Prize for their ‘Eyedrivomatic’ invention is one of a number of research
Reading Time: 3 minutesUpdate (February 2017): All sites are now closed and not recruiting for participants. If you would like to be added to a waiting list for
Reading Time: 2 minutesToday an exciting announcement was made about three organisations working together to increase our knowledge on the best way to provide palliative and end of