Causes of MND
For most people who develop it, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), appears for no apparent reason – known clinically as ‘sporadic MND’. However, in about 5- 10% of cases, family history of the disease indicates that inherited genetic damage causes the condition; this is termed ‘familial MND’.
Researchers are trying to understand the cause of MND from many angles. The ultimate goals are discovering how to stop, slow down or prevent Motor Neurone Disease.
One of the most commonly asked questions from people living with MND is ‘What caused me to develop this disease, was it my occupation, my hobby or the way I was made?’.
For the majority of people who develop MND, genetics plays a very minor role in contributing towards the chances of developing MND. For a small percentage of people, who have the familial form of MND, their genetic make up is more significant.
Painstaking research has provided evidence of disruption to many processes within the cellular 'infrastructure' of motor neurones and their support cells.
Research
