Reading Time: 2 minutesA study on zebrafish has increased our understanding of how motor neurones work and has provided potential clues for the development of future treatments for MND.
Reading Time: 2 minutesYesterday, we announced on our website the disappointing news that the UK-based lithium clinical trial showed that lithium carbonate is ineffective at treating MND. Commenting
Reading Time: 2 minutesThanks to funding and some strategic ‘match-making’ by the MND Association, a new drug may have taken one step closer to beginning clinical trials in
Reading Time: 4 minutesAnd the answers to our Christmas Quiz are: How many neurones does a human have? Billions Which animal has the largest brain? Bottlenose dolphin How
Reading Time: 3 minutesYesterday’s announcement by the biotechnology company Trophos SA of the lack of effectiveness of their compound olesoxime adds to the long list of drugs that
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere was standing room only in the first of the dedicated scientific sessions of the Symposium last week. All had gathered to hear Prof Stan
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe organise the International Symposium on ALS/MND every year, and it is regarded as the premier medical conference on MND and a highlight of the
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAttending a three day scientific meeting is quite an intense experience, my brain has been working hard and by this morning, there were leaks of
Reading Time: 3 minutesModels of MND are important both to understand the causes of MND and to quickly, efficiently and accurately screen and develop new treatments for it.