What is MND?

In this section you will find fact sheets and commonly asked questions about motor neurone disease (MND), which is also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's disease in some countries.

What causes MND?

The causes of motor neurone disease are not yet known, but ongoing research throughout the world is looking for causes.

Does MND run in a family or have a genetic connection?

About 10% of people diagnosed with MND have a ‘familial’ form of MND. Familial MND is where there is a genetic connection because of a gene mutation

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