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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
  • 52fighters
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    3•2 years ago

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

    • @Scubus@sh.itjust.works
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      14•2 years ago

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

      • @Aleric@lemmy.world
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        5•2 years ago

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

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