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MND Research Blog

Research tracking and review · By MND Association (opens in a new tab)

Plain-language explanations of new MND research from the MND Association's research team, including a back-to-basics series.

    ↗ Open MND Research Blog on MND Association’s site (opens in a new tab)

    Written for people who want to understand what a new paper or trial result actually means, without the press-release gloss. The research team explains findings as they appear, and a back-to-basics series covers the science behind the words you will meet in clinic letters. UK-based, but the research it explains is international.

    Who it is for
    People with ALS/MND, Carers and family
    Where it works
    Anywhere
    How you reach it
    Website

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    • ResearchPlain-language explanations of research stories.