Motor Neurone Disease News and Research

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Motor neurone disease neck collars: an interview with Dr Christopher J McDermott, Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Sheffield

The majority of the current neck support collars for MND patients were designed for a different purpose. So, if you think about when people are involved in a road traffic accident, the paramedics arrive and put a collar on to immobilize the neck and protect the spine. A lot of the collars that we give to our patients with MND were actually designed for that purpose - to immobilize the necks of people involved in trauma… and patients don't want that.

18 Oct 2013

Scientists examine different animal species to solve some of the riddles of human diseases

What do pigs, jellyfish and zebrafish have in common? It might be hard to discern the connection, but the different species are all pieces in a puzzle. A puzzle which is itself part of a larger picture of solving the riddles of diseases in humans.

18 Oct 2013

Newly opened Manchester-based DNA bank may support discoveries on motor neuron disease

A specialist DNA Bank, based at The University of Manchester, is now open to the worldwide research community, supporting more crucial discoveries about motor neurone disease (MND), a devastating terminal illness.

5 Oct 2013

Research opens up possibility for new treatment approaches for motor neurone disease

New research from the University of Sheffield could offer solutions into slowing down the progression of motor neurone disease.

28 Sep 2013

Scientists shed new light on molecular causes of age related degenerative disease

An international collaboration jointly led by scientists from Trinity College Dublin has shed new light on the origins and molecular causes of age related degenerative conditions including Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The new perspective provided by this work may lead the way to new treatments and early diagnoses.

16 Aug 2013

Revolutionary new neck support collars for patients with Motor Neurone Disease

A revolutionary new device to replace ‘hated’ neck support collars for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) patients has been developed.

31 Jul 2013

Research collaboration to tackle multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease

Research into multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease is to be boosted with an international collaboration to further understanding of these illnesses.

20 Jul 2013

Researchers identify mutations in new genes that might be associated with ALS disease

Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have identified mutations in several new genes that might be associated with the development of spontaneously occurring cases of the neurodegenerative disease known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.

27 May 2013

Research finds sharp rise of dementia, other neurological deaths in people under 74

Professor Colin Pritchard's latest research published in Public Health Journal has found that the sharp rise of dementia and other neurological deaths in people under 74 cannot be put down to the fact that we are living longer - the rise is because a higher proportion of old people are being affected by such conditions, and what is really alarming, it is starting earlier and affecting people under 55 years.

10 May 2013

Abnormal TDP-43 protein causes death of astrocytes in motor neurone disease

A discovery using stem cells from a patient with motor neurone disease could help research into treatments for the condition. The study used a patient's skin cells to create motor neurons - nerve cells that control muscle activity - and the cells that support them called astrocytes.

13 Feb 2013

Scientists discover natural trigger that enables stem cell development

A natural trigger that enables stem cells to become any cell-type in the body has been discovered by scientists.

10 Feb 2013

Eating brightly colored fruit and veg may help prevent ALS

Having a high intake of carotenoids, compounds that give certain fruits and vegetables their distinctive coloring, can reduce a person’s risk for developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or motor neurone disease, suggest study findings.

4 Feb 2013

Nine Sydney researchers to receive funding for biomedical research projects

The Ramaciotti Foundations will award nearly $645,000 in grants to nine Sydney researchers at a gala dinner tonight, to support continued outstanding biomedical research. The Ramaciotti Foundations will award over $1.6 million to 23 recipients at the annual awards evening in Brisbane.

16 Oct 2012

MitoTarget Project and neurodegenerative diseases: an interview with Rebecca Pruss, Ph.D., CSO of Trophos

The MitoTarget Project was a project funded by the European Commission, under their FP7 programme. It was funding for a call published in 2007.

21 Aug 2012

Advanced understanding of neurodegenerative diseases achieved by Trophos

Trophos SA, a clinical stage pharmaceutical company developing innovative therapeutics from discovery to clinical validation for indications with under-served needs in neurology and cardiology, announces today the conclusion of the pan-European MitoTarget Project, the EU funded orphan disease project, with submission of the final report to the EC.

31 Jul 2012

Motor Neurone Disease News and Research

Latest Motor Neurone Disease News and Research

Motor neurone disease neck collars: an interview with Dr Christopher J McDermott, Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Sheffield

Scientists examine different animal species to solve some of the riddles of human diseases

Newly opened Manchester-based DNA bank may support discoveries on motor neuron disease

Research opens up possibility for new treatment approaches for motor neurone disease

Scientists shed new light on molecular causes of age related degenerative disease

Revolutionary new neck support collars for patients with Motor Neurone Disease

Research collaboration to tackle multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease

Researchers identify mutations in new genes that might be associated with ALS disease

Research finds sharp rise of dementia, other neurological deaths in people under 74

Abnormal TDP-43 protein causes death of astrocytes in motor neurone disease

Scientists discover natural trigger that enables stem cell development

Eating brightly colored fruit and veg may help prevent ALS

Nine Sydney researchers to receive funding for biomedical research projects

MitoTarget Project and neurodegenerative diseases: an interview with Rebecca Pruss, Ph.D., CSO of Trophos

Advanced understanding of neurodegenerative diseases achieved by Trophos

Oligodendroglia cells: An interview with Jeffrey Rothstein

Researchers use skin cells from MND patient to create motor neurones

New research shows how motor neurones are produced

New device offers fresh hope for patients with Motor Neurone Disease

UCL awarded 20M grant to establish The Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre

Human iPSCs: A Full Guide to Advanced in Vitro Models and Applications eBook

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Motor Neurone Disease News and Research

Latest Motor Neurone Disease News and Research

Human iPSCs: A Full Guide to Advanced in Vitro Models and Applications eBook

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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