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The genetics of motor neuron disease in New Zealand.
Journal of the neurological sciences - 15 Jul 2025
Mrkela Miran, Rodrigues Miriam, Naidoo Serey, Devaux Jules B L, Kirk Siobhan E, Vinnakota Chitra, Buchanan Christina M, Mulroy Dympna, Fraser Harry, Jacobsen Jessie C, Wyatt Hannah, Drake Kylie, Parker Elsa, Potter Howard, Henden Lyndal, McCann Emily P, Williams Kelly L, Henders Anjali K, Roxburgh Richard H, Scotter Emma L
Abstract excerpt
Motor neuron disease (MND) is a group of adult-onset neurodegenerative diseases characterised by progressive motor neuron degeneration, of which amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common. MND is clinically heterogeneous with complex etiology, caused by or associated with over 40 different genes and multiple environmental risk factors. New Zealand has one of the highest global incidence and mortality...
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