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·April 10, 2019·5 min read

Experimental PET scan detects abnormal tau protein in brains of living former NFL players

PET imaging of former NFL players who exhibited cognitive decline and psychiatric symptoms linked to CTE showed higher levels of tau in areas of the brain associated with the neurodegenerative disease.

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Experimental PET scan detects abnormal tau protein in brains of living former NFL players

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Experimental PET scan detects abnormal tau protein in brains of living former NFL players

Every Heartbeat Shapes Thoughts and Emotions

Musicians’ Brains Show Remarkable Resistance to Pain

Skin-to-Skin Contact Boosts Brain Development

Sleep Disorders Predict Parkinson’s or Dementia Years Ahead

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