My interest in motor neuron disease was sparked by Jørgen, who has been researching and developing treatments for neurodegenerative patients, including those with MND for over a decade.

Scientists say a test for motor neuron disease, based on an aptamer for biomarker TDP-43 in brain tissue, could detect at-risk people before symptoms develop.

Motor neuron disease (MND) is the third commonest adult onset neurodegenerative disorder, with an annual incidence of two per 100 000 and prevalence of five to seven per 100 000. 1 MND leads to ...