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·January 8, 2019·5 min read

Researchers Identify Five Types of Insomnia

Researchers have identified five different subtypes of the sleep disorder insomnia, including difficulty falling asleep and early morning awakening. The study reports insomnia subtypes may be identified by examining personality traits of sufferers.

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·December 13, 2018·6 min read

New Genetic Clues to Frontotemporal Dementia

Study reports a mutation in a single gene that causes hereditary frontotemporal dementia makes it harder for neurons to communicate, leading to neurodegeneration.

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·December 3, 2018·6 min read

Researchers Pinpoint Genes Tied to Dementia

Researchers have identified two major groups of genes involved in mutations that result in an overproduction of tau. The findings could offer new avenues for treatments to slow the progression of dementia.

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·October 24, 2018·3 min read

Normal Function of ALS and Dementia Linked Gene Determined

Researchers have identified the normal function of C9orf72, a gene commonly implicated in ALS and FTD.

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·October 22, 2018·7 min read

Machine Learning Uncovers Dementia Subtypes

A new machine learning algorithm is able to automatically able to distinguish between different patterns of progression in patients with a range of different dementias. The algorithm could enable to identify which treatments are most suited to individual patients.

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·October 19, 2018·5 min read

Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Researchers report activating microglia may help reduce the imbalance between neuroprotection and neurotoxicity for neurodegenerative diseases.

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·August 23, 2018·6 min read

The Molecular Link Between Aging and Neurodegeneration

A new study provides new clues for the links between aging and neurodegenerative diseases.

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·May 29, 2018·5 min read

Understanding the Origins of Alzheimer’s Disease

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.

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·May 24, 2018·3 min read

Tau Mutations May Increase Cancer Risk

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

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·April 9, 2018·6 min read

ALS and FTD Share Genetic Link

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.

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·March 22, 2018·4 min read

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

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.