A spokesperson for Motor Neurone Disease Scotland (MND Scotland) said the first-ever stem cell research programme could help find a cause and cure for the illness.
He also highlighted the importance of accurate early diagnosis of MND, as life expectancy after diagnosis drops from between two and five years to an average of 14 months following poor diagnosis.
According to the spokesperson, the research project, which will be conducted by the Motor Neurone Disease Association, will be a major scientific advancement.
'Motor neurone disease is a fatal illness with no known cure. It can cause paralysis, loss of speech and difficulty eating, drinking and breathing,' he said.
The stem cell study programme will be led by four researchers from the University of Edinburgh, King's College London and Columbia University New York.
He also highlighted the importance of accurate early diagnosis of MND, as life expectancy after diagnosis drops from between two and five years to an average of 14 months following poor diagnosis.
According to the spokesperson, the research project, which will be conducted by the Motor Neurone Disease Association, will be a major scientific advancement.
'Motor neurone disease is a fatal illness with no known cure. It can cause paralysis, loss of speech and difficulty eating, drinking and breathing,' he said.
The stem cell study programme will be led by four researchers from the University of Edinburgh, King's College London and Columbia University New York.
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