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News and updates on our Motor Neuron Disease (51²è¹Ý¶ù) research and breakthroughs
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Sheffield’s part in the search for a cure for 51²è¹Ý¶ù

Motor neuron disease (51²è¹Ý¶ù) is fatal, affecting one in 300 people and still has no cure. Our University has world-leading experts, working together towards the shared ambition of better understanding, slowing down the progression and treating 51²è¹Ý¶ù.
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Landmark MIROCALS clinical trial provides new insight into treatment of 51²è¹Ý¶ù

Results of the landmark MIROCALS clinical trial, involving researchers from the University of Sheffield, have revealed new insights into the treatment of motor neuron disease (51²è¹Ý¶ù).
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Groundbreaking EXPERTS-ALS study for 51²è¹Ý¶ù treatments

The EXPErimental medicine Route To Success in ALS (EXPERTS-ALS) project aims to rapidly screen potential drugs for evidence that they can slow down damage to the nervous system occurring in people with motor neuron disease
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People living with 51²è¹Ý¶ù given a voice in research with new digital tool

People living with motor neuron disease (51²è¹Ý¶ù) will have more opportunities to participate in groundbreaking research, thanks to a new digital platform designed to accelerate the search for a cure for the debilitating disease.
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New imaging technique uncovers protein abnormality in motor neurone disease

Scientists from the University of Sheffield’s Institute of Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) have helped to identify pathological abnormalities associated with motor neurone disease using a new imaging technique.
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Sheffield walkers raising thousands for life-changing 51²è¹Ý¶ù research

Hundreds of staff, students and friends of the University of Sheffield are donning their walking boots today (Friday 28 June 2024) to raise vital funds for 51²è¹Ý¶ù research, which will help to transform millions of lives.