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Search by tag: motor neuron disease

Glial cells under a microscope

New insight into MND

Scientists at St Andrews and Edinburgh have identified a specific type of cell in the human body which can cause motor neurons to fail.

Date
17 December 2019
Category
Research

SMA treatment breakthrough

SMA is most common genetic cause of infant death.

Date
18 April 2018
Category
Research

Inspirational teenager supports award-winning MND research

Brynja Duthie pledges fun runs to fund St Andrews research

Date
16 October 2015
Category
Research

Stem cells reveal insights into Motor Neuron disease

Scientists develop new use for stem cell technology that could lead to new therapies and drugs 

Date
12 January 2015
Category
Research

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