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·February 5, 2018·4 min read

The Toxic Relationship Between ALS and Frontotemporal Dementia

Researchers report the C9ORF72 genetic mutation can lead to toxicity in neurons, causing 10 percent of all ALS cases and 10 percent of FTD cases.

Image shows the neurons with and without the mutation.

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·March 23, 2015·2 min read

Novel Mechanism That Drives Progression of Frontotemporal Dementia Identified

Researchers uncover mechanism which controls synaptic growth and causes them to overgrow.

The image shows a dna double helix in a man's head.

Featured Genetics

·June 17, 2013·4 min read

Rare Genomic Mutations Found in Ten Families with Early-Onset, Familial Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study uncovers unique changes in DNA structure in genes important to neuronal function in relatives with early onset, familial Alzheimer's disease.

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The Toxic Relationship Between ALS and Frontotemporal Dementia

Novel Mechanism That Drives Progression of Frontotemporal Dementia Identified

Rare Genomic Mutations Found in Ten Families with Early-Onset, Familial Alzheimer’s Disease

Mitochondria in the Brain’s Reward Hub Drive Nicotine Dependence

Molecular Link Between Menopause and Alzheimer’s Risk

Shared Neural Noise Does Not Cap Brain Information

The Toxic Relationship Between ALS and Frontotemporal Dementia

Novel Mechanism That Drives Progression of Frontotemporal Dementia Identified

Rare Genomic Mutations Found in Ten Families with Early-Onset, Familial Alzheimer’s Disease

Mitochondria in the Brain’s Reward Hub Drive Nicotine Dependence

Molecular Link Between Menopause and Alzheimer’s Risk

Firsthand Experience Dictates Social Judgment

Shared Neural Noise Does Not Cap Brain Information

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