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·August 3, 2016·5 min read

Scientists Keep a Molecule from Moving Inside Nerve Cells to Prevent Cell Death

Researchers have identified one way in which an RNA binding protein may contribute to ALS.

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·August 2, 2016·4 min read

How a Single Gene May Protect Against Causes of Neurodegenerative Diseases

Researchers provide new insights into the role of UBQLN2 in removing toxic protein clumps.

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·August 1, 2016·4 min read

New Areas of the Brain Identified Where ALS Gene is Active

Researchers report they have identified two regions of a mouse brain where a gene implicated in ALS is expressed.

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Featured Neurology Psychology

·June 22, 2016·3 min read

“Hey! You Stole My Food!” Abnormal Eating Behaviors in Frontotemporal Dementia

A new study investigates the link between frontotemporal dementia and abnormal eating behaviors.

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·May 19, 2016·3 min read

Brain Scans of Dementia Patients with Coprophagia Showed Neurodegeneration

A new study reports on a link between coprophagia and certain neurodegenerative diseases and dementias.

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·April 22, 2016·6 min read

Frontotemporal Dementia May be Triggered by Brain’s Immune System

According to researchers, FTD may be triggered by a defect in microglia.

Schematic shows how beta-amyloid (Aß) oligomers, the classical complement cascade and microglia work together to induce synapse loss in the pre-plaque Alzheimer's disease brain.

Featured Neurology

·March 31, 2016·5 min read

Curbing Synapse Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have shows how synapses are lost during early Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·March 17, 2016·4 min read

Immune Cells Play Direct Role in Development of ALS

Immune cells appear to play a direct role in the development of ALS, a new study reports.

Image shows damage caused to the brain by FTD.

Featured Neurology

·February 24, 2016·1 min read

Misdiagnosis May Lead to Delayed Treatment For Dementia Patients

Researchers believe many patients showing signs of dementia are being too quickly diagnose with Alzheimer's disease, when they may actually be suffering from frontotemporal dementia, thus delaying appropriate treatment.

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·February 22, 2016·7 min read

Our Bad, Bad Brains: Roundtable Discussion for Brain Games’ Brains Behaving Badly Episode

Are humans hardwired for transgressions? Why are some of the brain's most basic instincts considered bad behavior? Why does bad behavior come so naturally to us? National Geographic's Brain Games asks Neuroscience News.