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fukhueson@lemmy.world to science@lemmy.world · 2 years ago

Brain Mystery Solved: The Surprising Protein Causing Early Dementia

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Brain Mystery Solved: The Surprising Protein Causing Early Dementia

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fukhueson@lemmy.world to science@lemmy.world · 2 years ago
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Researchers have established a first potential therapeutic target for a type of early-onset dementia. Most neurodegenerative diseases, including dementias, involve proteins aggregating into filaments called amyloids. In most of these diseases, researchers have identified the proteins that aggrega
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    But, in around 10% of cases of frontotemporal dementia, scientists had yet to identify the rogue protein. Now, scientists have pinpointed aggregated structures of the protein TAF15 in these cases.

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      Thanks!

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      Is there anything we can do to avoid that protein? Diet or exercise?

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        I recommend getting rid of your DNA. That should remove any protein related issues.

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          I’ve discovered that you don’t have to worry about dying if you stop living first.

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