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New Drug Trio Offers Hope for Hereditary MND

4/14/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery at the University of Wollongong offers hope for those battling hereditary Motor Neurone Disease (MND) tied to the SOD1 gene. Researchers have identified a powerful trio of drugs that could stabilize the SOD1 protein and safeguard motor neurons, honoring the legacy of Professor Justin Yerbury, who bravely fought against this devastating disease.

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A groundbreaking discovery at the University of Wollongong offers hope for those battling hereditary Motor Neurone Disease (MND) tied to the SOD1 gene. Researchers have identified a powerful trio of drugs that could stabilize the SOD1 protein and safeguard motor neurons, honoring the legacy of Professor Justin Yerbury, who bravely fought against this devastating disease.