Drugs which switch on vitamin A in the body may stave off MND, research suggests

Disintegrating neurons can be seen on the left hand panel and healthier neurons on the right. Picture: University of Aberdeen/PA

Drugs that switch on vitamin A in the body may also help stave off conditions such as motor neurone disease (MND), raising hopes of new treatments, research suggests.

Scientists found drugs which target the specific receptors necessary to activate vitamin A may be therapeutic for diseases that lead to deterioration of the brain.