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Academic and broadcaster Alice Roberts presents the programme looking at health care development research in Wales.

In this episode, Alice travels to Swansea University to meet experts looking into new developments around motor neurone disease (ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis).

ALS typically starts with twitching of muscles and ultimately leads to paralysis and respiratory failure. About 5,000 people in the UK have this disease at any given time. There is currently no known cure for the condition.

During her visit, Alice hears what kinds of things scientists are doing to try and understand ALS. They are currently examining the link between cholesterol metabolism, the brain and motor neurone disease and are hoping to develop a new drug to treat the condition.

As well as touring the lab in Swansea, Alice also hears from a patient with the disease.

Episodes two and three of the series look at diabetes and mental health.

A Healthy Future with Alice Roberts is an MIM Production.