ATXN1, a new repeat expansion associated with ALS
More and more, DNA repeat expansions are being identified as part of the complex genetic architecture of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Our DNA contains a complex code to instruct the production...
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Genomic therapies for ALS
Approximately 15% of all ALS patients have a family history of ALS or frontotemporal dementia. So far, defects in multiple genes have been identified to cause familial ALS, including the SOD1,...
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New funds for Belgium DNA profiles
To understand the genetic basis of ALS and to ultimately find a cure for this devastating, fatal neuromuscular disease, Project MinE aims to analyse the DNA of at least 15,000 ALS patients and 7,500...
View ArticleProject MinE receives 2020 Healey Center International Prize for Innovation...
Today, Project MinE has received the prestigious 2020 Healey Center International Prize for Innovation in ALS. This global prize recognizes excellence in research for a team whose efforts have...
View ArticleSuccessful Project MinE Science meeting
Latest updates were shared during the virtual Project MinE Science meeting December 4th. In total 52 researchers and representatives of ALS foundations from all over the world joined. First a general...
View ArticleProject MinE ambassador Carlos Matallanas passed away
We are saddened after hearing that Spanish footballer and ambassador for Project MinE Carlos Matallanas passed away last week. Our thoughts go out to his loved ones. Carlos was a football player and a...
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Largest genetic ALS study identifies 15 risk profiles
Researchers from Project MinE have identified 15 genetic risk profiles for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). This leads to important new insights regarding ALS. This study was published in the...
View ArticleLatest updates shared in 6th Project MinE Science meeting
Latest updates were shared during the 6th Project MinE virtual Science meeting January 21st 2022. In total 55 researchers and representatives of ALS foundations from all over the world joined in over...
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Project Mine is granted with new Computing Time
Via the call Computing Time on National Computer Facilities by NWO, Project MinE is granted with new computing time and storage space for the next two years. With this grant there is enough capacity to...
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Largest epigenetic study in ALS identifies role for metabolism, cholesterol...
Project MinE researchers have identified epigenetic changes in the DNA of people living with ALS. Their findings could pave the way for a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms of ALS and...
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