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Understanding the Origins of Alzheimer’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsMay 29, 2018

Researchers investigate the role the BMI1 gene plays in the onset and development of Alzheimer's disease. The study reports the loss of BMI1 triggers and increased production of amyloid beta and decreases neural ability to eliminate the protein.... Read More...

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Tau Mutations May Increase Cancer Risk

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2018

A new study reports tau mutations, commonly associated with neurodegenerative diseases like dementia, may also increase the risk of developing cancers. ... Read More...

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ALS and FTD Share Genetic Link

Neuroscience NewsApril 9, 2018

A new study links common genetic variants to both ALS and frontotemporal dementia. The findings could help in the development of treatment strategies for both disorders, researchers report.... Read More...

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Focusing on Early Stage of Illness May Be Key to Treating ALS

Neuroscience NewsMarch 22, 2018

A new study reveals many inhibitory neurons are lost in early phases of ALS and FTD development. The findings show a contrast to other neurodegenerative diseases where excitatory neurons are lost early in the disorders.... Read More...

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CRISPR Helps Find New Genetic Suspects Behind ALS and FTD

Neuroscience NewsMarch 12, 2018

Using CRISPR, researchers have identified a new set of genes that may be implicated in both ALS and frontotemporal dementia.... Read More...

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The Toxic Relationship Between ALS and Frontotemporal Dementia

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 5, 2018

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. ... Read More...

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Genetic Mutations Cause ‘Vicious Cycle’ in Most Common Form of ALS

Neuroscience NewsDecember 8, 2017

Researchers reveal a repeat element in the DNA of C9orf72 gene becomes toxic when faced with starvation, toxins and viral infection. ... Read More...

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Deadly Combination in Neurodegenerative Diseases Revealed

Neuroscience NewsNovember 13, 2017

A new mouse model has been developed that captures the pathology of sporadic neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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New Insight Into How Brain Cells Die in Alzheimer’s and FTD

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2017

A gene that is critical in early stages of embryonic development appears to also play a key role in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia, researchers say.... Read More...

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