Motor neurone disease or more commonly known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a genetic disorder that targets the motor neurones of the human nervous system. More specifically the disease targets the movement aspects of the human body by slowly degenerating the motor neurones located in the spinal cord. If the disorder is not treated efficiently the situation will worsen to a point where the respiration system will become affected making breathing an increasingly difficult task. Other aspects of the human body are often affected such as swallowing and muscles etc. The disease was discovered in 1874 by French physician, J M Charcot but despite his intensive research the origin for such an unforgiving disease remains unknown. The symptoms
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The C90RF72 gene however, creates a protein located in the brain that has an unusual relationship with neurons as it is often found around the cytoplasm of those specific cells. Similar to the SOD1 gene, if a mutation arises the protein will no longer operate efficiently leading to a malfunction within the neuron cells and is highly considered to be the prime reason for the genetic disorder. Despite the effects and causes of MND it can be clearly said that the disease is increasing in terms of people being affected. As there is no cure only a few treatment methods, MND is highly expected to continue effecting citizens all over the world. Research and treatments are underway to find effective methods to help those affected by the disease and with an increase of cases it is likely that there will be medical advancements in the future. As a conjecture it can be stated that life for those with MND will become significantly easier in the future due to ongoing …show more content…
Despite having no cure the primary effects and symptoms can be suspended using advanced medical methods. According to (www.nhs.uk/2015) once an individual is diagnosed they will be introduced to a group of highly trained medical personal called a multidisciplinary team, often consisting of neurologist and a specialist nurse. The person diagnosed will be introduced to a variety of options regarding treatments, and how they want to approach the disorder. For example, the individual has the choice to be fitted with an oxygen and food tube through the throat in the event of a functional shutdown in the mouth and respiratory
The C90RF72 gene however, creates a protein located in the brain that has an unusual relationship with neurons as it is often found around the cytoplasm of those specific cells. Similar to the SOD1 gene, if a mutation arises the protein will no longer operate efficiently leading to a malfunction within the neuron cells and is highly considered to be the prime reason for the genetic disorder. Despite the effects and causes of MND it can be clearly said that the disease is increasing in terms of people being affected. As there is no cure only a few treatment methods, MND is highly expected to continue effecting citizens all over the world. Research and treatments are underway to find effective methods to help those affected by the disease and with an increase of cases it is likely that there will be medical advancements in the future. As a conjecture it can be stated that life for those with MND will become significantly easier in the future due to ongoing …show more content…
Despite having no cure the primary effects and symptoms can be suspended using advanced medical methods. According to (www.nhs.uk/2015) once an individual is diagnosed they will be introduced to a group of highly trained medical personal called a multidisciplinary team, often consisting of neurologist and a specialist nurse. The person diagnosed will be introduced to a variety of options regarding treatments, and how they want to approach the disorder. For example, the individual has the choice to be fitted with an oxygen and food tube through the throat in the event of a functional shutdown in the mouth and respiratory