What is Motor Neuron’s Disease?

Motor neuron diseases are a group of conditions that cause the nerves in the spine and brain to progressively lose function. They are a rare but serious and incurable form of progressive neurodegeneration.

More About Motor Neuron’s Disease

Motor neurons are nerve cells that send electrical output signals to the muscles, affecting the muscles’ ability to function.

Motor neuron disease (MND) can appear at any age, but most patients are over 40 years old at diagnosis. It affects men more than women.