c/science · by fukhueson@lemmy.world · 2y

Brain Mystery Solved: The Surprising Protein Causing Early Dementia

https://scitechdaily.com/early-onset-dementia-new-protein-identified-as-key-factor/

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NounsAndWords@lemmy.world · 44 pts · 2y (4 replies)

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.

angrystego@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 2y

Thanks!

52fighters@kbin.social · 4 pts · 2y (2 replies)

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

Scubus@sh.itjust.works · 14 pts · 2y (1 reply)

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

Aleric@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y

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