FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 12, 2018·3 min readCRISPR Helps Find New Genetic Suspects Behind ALS and FTDUsing CRISPR, researchers have identified a new set of genes that may be implicated in both ALS and frontotemporal dementia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·February 5, 2018·4 min readThe Toxic Relationship Between ALS and Frontotemporal DementiaResearchers 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 8, 2017·3 min readGenetic Mutations Cause ‘Vicious Cycle’ in Most Common Form of ALSResearchers reveal a repeat element in the DNA of C9orf72 gene becomes toxic when faced with starvation, toxins and viral infection.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 13, 2017·4 min readDeadly Combination in Neurodegenerative Diseases RevealedA new mouse model has been developed that captures the pathology of sporadic neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2017·5 min readNew Insight Into How Brain Cells Die in Alzheimer’s and FTDA 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 19, 2017·6 min readFundamental ALS Pathology DiscoveredResearchers have identified a genetic mutation associated with both ALS and frontotemporal dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 15, 2017·5 min readGranulins Are Brain Treasure, Not TrashA new tool allows researchers to observe granulins inside cells.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·July 17, 2017·4 min readNew Discovery in Motor Neuron Disease and Dementia Could Pave the Way For New TreatmentsResearchers believe a newly discovered mechanism may contribute to cell death in people suffering from ALS and dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 8, 2017·4 min readFrontotemporal Dementia Linked to Shortage of ProgranulinResearchers report neurodegeneration associated with frontotemporal dementia could span from a reduced trophic support for neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 24, 2017·5 min readInflammatory Pathways Link to Obsessive Behaviors in Frontotemporal DementiaResearchers link obsessive behaviors in frontotemporal dementia to immune pathways and suggest targeting the immune system could be a new strategy for the treatment of FTD.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 20, 2017·5 min readTwo Repurposed Drugs Arrest Neurodegeneration: Mouse StudyResearchers have identified two drugs, including one in trial as an anti-cancer drug, that appears to prevent neurodegeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 13, 2017·5 min readCommon Factor Links Neurodegenerative Disease in Old and YoungResearchers have identified a common mechanism in both frontotemporal dementia and neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis.Read More
