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·October 17, 2022·4 min read

Gut Could Sound Early Warning Alarm for Motor Neuron Disease

Proteins associated with motor neuron disease, or ALS are present in the gut many years before disease pathologies can be found in the brain. A stool sample or gut biopsy could help identify the presence of MND-associated proteins years before symptoms appear.

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·August 13, 2022·3 min read

‘Abnormal’ Protein Could Be Common Link Between All Forms of Motor Neuron Disease

A new study reports that abnormalities in the SOD1 protein are a common factor in all types of motor neuron diseases.

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·August 10, 2022·6 min read

Repurposed Drug Could Help Patients With ALS

Terazosin, a drug commonly prescribed for the treatment of enlarged prostate and high blood pressure, shows promise as a treatment for ALS.

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·June 12, 2021·6 min read

Frequent Strenuous Exercise Increases the Risk of Developing ALS in Certain People

Researchers have identified a causal link between strenuous exercise and ALS in people with genetic risk factors for the neurodegenerative disease. The study reports intense physical exercise contributes to motor neuron injury in those susceptible to ALS.

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·October 6, 2020·6 min read

Evidence of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s & MND in Brains of Young People Exposed to Dirty Air

An examination of brainstems from children and young adults constantly exposed to air pollution reveals markers of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and motor neuron disease. Findings suggest air pollution poses risks of serious neurological damage from an early age.

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·February 15, 2019·4 min read

Statins Could Protect Against ALS

A new study reports high cholesterol may contribute to the risk of developing ALS. The findings suggest cholesterol lowering drugs, such as statins, could help to prevent the onsite of the neurodegenerative disease.

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·July 17, 2017·4 min read

New Discovery in Motor Neuron Disease and Dementia Could Pave the Way For New Treatments

Researchers believe a newly discovered mechanism may contribute to cell death in people suffering from ALS and dementia.

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·September 17, 2016·3 min read

Delaying Motor Neuron Loss

Researchers have discovered a potential treatment that may help delay motor neuron loss in ALS.

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·October 16, 2015·4 min read

Astrocytes Could Hold the Clue to ALS

According to researchers, astrocytes lose the ability to support motor neurons as ALS progresses.

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·August 6, 2015·3 min read

Fly Model of Motor Neuron Degeneration Allows for Study at Single Cell Resolution

Researchers have developed a new model to study neurodegenerative diseases which affect motor neurons, such as ALS.

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·September 27, 2013·3 min read

New Research Helps Fight Against Motor Neuron Disease

New research could help find a solution to slowing down the progression of motor neuron disease.

MND

Gut Could Sound Early Warning Alarm for Motor Neuron Disease

‘Abnormal’ Protein Could Be Common Link Between All Forms of Motor Neuron Disease

Repurposed Drug Could Help Patients With ALS

Frequent Strenuous Exercise Increases the Risk of Developing ALS in Certain People

Evidence of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s & MND in Brains of Young People Exposed to Dirty Air

Statins Could Protect Against ALS

New Discovery in Motor Neuron Disease and Dementia Could Pave the Way For New Treatments

Delaying Motor Neuron Loss

Astrocytes Could Hold the Clue to ALS

Fly Model of Motor Neuron Degeneration Allows for Study at Single Cell Resolution

New Research Helps Fight Against Motor Neuron Disease

AI Mimics Toddler-Like Learning to Unlock Human Cognition

Long COVID Impairs Exercise Capacity and Cognition for Years

Decoding the Knowledge: How Taxi Drivers Think Differently From AI

Adults With ADHD May Have Shorter Lives

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