science @lemmy.world fukhueson @lemmy.world 6 mo. ago

Brain Mystery Solved: The Surprising Protein Causing Early Dementia

scitechdaily.com Brain Mystery Solved: The Surprising Protein Causing Early Dementia

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.
- Thanks!
- Is there anything we can do to avoid that protein? Diet or exercise?
  
  I recommend getting rid of your DNA. That should remove any protein related issues.
  
  I've discovered that you don't have to worry about dying if you stop living first.