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Brain Mystery Solved: The Surprising Protein Causing Early Dementia (scitechdaily.com)
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[–] [email protected] 44 points 10 months ago (2 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 10 months ago

Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 14 points 10 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago

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