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Searching for new biomarkers for MND

29 August 202429 August 2024

Reading Time: 6 minutesLast month we hosted our annual event for early career researchers (ECRs) in the UK. MND EnCouRage UK is a two day event which aims

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What is DNA and how is it involved in MND?

14 August 202414 August 2024

Reading Time: 4 minutesOur DNA holds the instructions to many important processes within our body. Some people with MND may have changes in their DNA which contribute to

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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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New gene therapy targeting C9orf72-ALS begins Phase 1 clinical trial in the UK

19 September 201922 June 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis article was written by Dr Keith Mayl and Dr Ahmad Al Khleifat of King’s College London. Researchers at King’s College Hospital, led by Professor

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Mice and Marbles: A CRISPR Model of Motor Neurone Disease

23 March 20182 August 2024

Reading Time: 6 minutesA new model of MND in mice made using CRISPR technology to edit TDP-43. The mice have cognitive changes and have uncovered new insights into MND- FTD mechanisms.

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One small step for MND research… one giant leap for the MND Association’s DNA Bank

31 August 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe’ve been extremely excited about this research finding for a while now and have closely followed the progress of Prof Ammar Al-Chalabi’s publication as it was

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