Motor neuron diseases are a group of fatal progressive disorders that rob the body and brain of the ability to function.

Enhancing levels of "healthy fats" like omega-3s in the brain could be beneficial in motor neuron disease (MND) finds a new study in fruit flies and brain cells, led by UCL researchers.

The child in this case specifically had SMA type 1, the most common form of ... for how to make a protein called survival motor neuron (SMN) protein. This protein is critical for motor neurons ...

The experts say if you notice that you produce a "lot of saliva (drool)", then this could indicate motor neurone disease (MND ...

MND Scotland says that around 450 people in the country are living with Motor Neurone Disease. One symptom that ... There are four types of MND which each affect different parts of the body ...

F or the first time ever, doctors have treated a rare genetic disease known as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in the womb – and the now 2-year-old child is showing no signs of the disease.

A baby diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) was successfully treated in the womb for the first time. Now over two years old, she shows no signs of the disease. This milestone suggests that ...

They are alpha linoleic acid, a type of omega-3 fatty acid found ... including omega-3 could be protective against motor neuron disease and frontotemporal dementia." ...

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The fats - which are found in oily fish, nuts and seeds - were found to play a role in the diseases and may also boost ...

A study led by the UK Dementia Research Institute and the UCL Institute of Healthy Ageing found the fats affect the conditions and may boost survival ...

Experts specifically looked at alpha linoleic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid found in flaxseed, walnuts and soybean and vegetable oils.