‘Game-changer’ test spots signs of motor neurone disease before symptoms – study
by Nilima Marshall
Mar 28, 2024
2 minutes
A test that spots signs of motor neurone disease before symptoms appear has been hailed a “game changer” by scientists developing it.
The tool, known as TDP-43 aptamer, is able to detect damaged cell proteins in brain tissue samples.
Researchers said these proteins are indicators, or biomarkers, of MND that can be spotted before cells begin to malfunction and symptoms start to appear.
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