FeaturedNeurology·September 29, 2014·3 min readProtein that Causes Frontotemporal Dementia also Implicated in Alzheimer’s DiseaseLow levels of progranulin shown to increase the formation of amyloid beta plaques and worsen memory deficits in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGenetics·August 25, 2014·3 min readChanges in the Eye Can Predict Changes in the BrainResearchers report retinal degeneration could be one of the earliest signs of FTD in people who have a genetic risk for the disorder.Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·March 1, 2013·3 min readMisplaced Molecules: New Insights into the Causes of DementiaNew research supports the idea that a malfunction of the TDP-43 protein plays a decisive role in the development of ALS and FTD.Read More
Psychology·April 10, 2012·3 min readNew MRI Technique May Predict Progress of DementiasComputer Modeling Supports Theory That Many Dementias Spread Like Prion Diseases. A new technique for analyzing brain images offers the...Read More
