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Scientists have been examining the tolerance of those living with relapsing multiple sclerosis to a drug treatment aimed at slowing down the disease’s progression. We have written a summary of the 4-year study and you can read it at readableresearch.com/other/ofatumum…

Our latest lay summary is on research which aims to help understand the genetics behind frontotemporal dementia where there is no family history. It's hoped this can help develop treatments for the disease, and other neurological conditions like MND. 👉 readableresearch.com/dementia/front…

No one should be bullied because they are autistic. Join our ambassador Chris Packham and #ChooseRespect this #AntiBullyingWeek. Let’s put an end to bullying: bit.ly/4f9Fnv7

Our team has written a summary of research into the use of energy from the brain’s support cells, astrocytes, in those living with dementia. You can read the full article from Hollie Wareing at readableresearch.com/dementia/brain…

Many autistic children don’t have the right support or spaces in school, leaving them struggling in loud classrooms, chaotic corridors and with painful bright lights. To really make sure autistic children can thrive at school, it’s vital that all school staff have autism training

We’ve written a summary of research into the potential use of a synthetic vitamin A drug, Elloraxine, in those living with MND/ALS. Read the lay summary from Harry Baker at readableresearch.com/mnd/protecting…

A fully funded PhD Studentship funded by MND Association to work on the function of TMEM106B at the synapse in ALS/FTD is available to start 1 October 2025. findaphd.com/phds/project/i…

A huge amount of research is taking place into the impact of COVID-19 on the brain. Five years on from lockdowns, our latest lay summary focuses on a study which finds a complex and evolving relationship between the virus & inflammation in the brain. 👉 readableresearch.com/infection-immu…

A human trial of NuNerve, one of the few drugs approved for use in those living with MND / ALS, has produced positive results. We’ve produced a readable summary of this important Australian research which you can read at readableresearch.com/mnd/nunerve/

Researchers have been examining how activating the vagus nerve, using a small device held to the side of the neck, could lead to improved movement for those living with Parkinson's. Our lay summary of this study, from Kate Matheson, is available at readableresearch.com/parkinsons/ner…

As well as summarising scientific research, we want to demystify what happens in our labs. You’ll often read about ‘tissue culture’ in our reports – but how does that work? Here's Neuroscience Institute's Marianne King to explain more from inside the lab.

A study looking into the production of toxic proteins in the development of MND. It aims to help our understanding of the tests needed to assess future therapies and support the evolution of potential treatments. Read the lay summary at readableresearch.com/mnd/behavioura…

I am playing in a charity football match at Hillsborough Stadium on the 1st of May, to raise money for MND research. If you would like to sponsor us the link is below. Many thanks justgiving.com/campaign/hills…

📢 The APPG on Motor Neurone Disease has issued a statement on challenges faced by people with SOD1 MND - 2% of the MND population - in accessing ground-breaking treatment, tofersen, through an Early Access Programme. Read more: mndassociation.org/media/latest-n…

The Ice Bucket Challenge is back, this time raising awareness for Mental Health amongst a new generation of fundraisers. You can read more about the origins of the #IceBucketChallenge and how pivotal it was for the MND community here 👇 🧊#MND

It's #ChildrensBookWeek 📖 Try, written by Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield, is a heart warming story about about friendship, kindness and what heroes are really made of. We are very grateful to receive a donation for every copy sold. 🧡#MND

I lost my mum to MND & have been fundraising in her name for 10 years! I’m just £2115 away from hitting £70,000 🎉 We lose 6 people every day to MND so I plan to do 6 events in 2025 to represent those 6 🙏 Link to donate to my 6 for 6 here: justgiving.com/page/stacey-ki… THANK YOU 💙🧡

Brilliant stuff from the amazing Rick Nelms based on a great MND lay summary from Charlotte Gale around sleep issues and MND/FTD readableresearch.com/artwork/mnd/ readableresearch.com/mnd/sleepprobl… MND Association MND Research

🧠💤 Have MND/ALS? We need your voice. Sleep is more than a symptom, it reflects underlying disease processes, affects quality of life, and may offer clues for new treatments. Take part in a 15-min King's MND Centre survey to guide future care and research. 🔗 surveymonkey.com/r/D8SYJPQ

It’s been a great two days at #MNDEnCouRageUK 2025! We’ve heard the latest #MND #ALS research updates , made new connections and had some interesting discussions! We’d like to thank everyone who attended and presented this year 👏 We couldn’t hold this event without you 🧡💙