Oxford BioDynamics Plc receives €4 million Horizon 2020 award

Grounded in Epigenetics Oxford BioDynamics’ EpiSwitch technology is based on epigenetics: mechanisms that alter gene expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence and whose deregulation plays a role in the development of cancer, autoimmune diseases, neurologic

After gathering input from patients, researchers, and advocates, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new guidance on the development of therapies for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Among its recommendations, it is advising more communication with

Rather than seeing it as a threat, resourcing departments should consider how artificial intelligence (AI) can create access to jobs for people locked out of the labour market. This was one of the main messages of

Businesses involved in areas such as the pharmaceutical sector must demonstrate the highest levels of compliance, traceability and quality. Given the large volumes of documents generated by such organisations, important tasks such as keeping track of

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that affects the joints throughout your body. It often starts in the hands and feet RA is an autoimmune disease, it happens when your immune system attacks your own cells. While

What does smiling have to do with ALS? Or happiness, contentment, or feeling positive? These expressions of our sense of well-being are important to those of us living with ALS. According to a study of 224 ALS patients, participants

People with rapid weight loss in the earlier stages of amyotophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) — before invasive ventilation is needed to support breathing — are more likely to have a poorer prognosis in its later stages than those who don’t, a study reports. The

The majority of people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease, also commonly known as ALS, only live for about five years after their initial diagnosis. But famed physicist Stephen Hawking lived with the disease for more than 50 years. One

People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have an altered composition of their gut microbial community, with an increase in harmful microbes and a decrease in beneficial microorganisms, according to a new small study. This altered gut microbiota could

Drinking alcohol in moderation is typically safe for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). According to the Arthritis Foundation, drinking alcohol in moderation is usually safe, and may even reduce certain types of inflammation. Some research says that small

A Westchester man battling ALS is fighting for a cure and one way he hopes to do that is by bringing back the ice bucket challenge. Pat Quinn was diagnosed with the deadly degenerative disease in

A teenager who has been stricken by arthritis since she was just two years old has won millions in compensation following a delay in diagnosis. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust admitted liability for the blunder and

Microbes in the gut could play a role in the development of ALS, early studies suggest. Research in mice indicates there is a change in some bacteria before symptoms of motor neuron dysfunction appear. Enhanced levels

Dr Alexandre Akoulitchev, Chief Scientific Officer of Oxford BioDynamics, commented: “Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a public health threat in Malaysia, associated with major health risk factors and of very high prevalence – over 20% among adults

July 14th marks the fifth anniversary of the ice bucket challenge for ALS, the social media sensation that caused seismic vibrations of goodwill to ripple across much of the world during the summer of 2014. Five

A report revealing terminally ill people face devastating and far-reaching financial hardship because of a ‘made-up policy fudge’ has been welcomed by the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. The All Party Parliamentary Group for Terminal Illness

Arthritis is a type of inflammatory autoimmune disease and is a musculoskeletal condition which is caused by the body’s joints. The areas most commonly affected include the hands, fingers, hips, knees and spine. The disease commonly affects

People who have a high body mass index (BMI) or who gain weight as they get older may have a lower risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, according to a