How frontotemporal dementia, the syndrome affecting Bruce Willis, changes the brain – research is untangling its genetic causes

FTD leads to changes in personality and behavior. Understanding its genetic and molecular causes could lead to new ways to treat neurodegenerative diseases.

Fen-Biao Gao, Professor of Neurology, Gov. Paul Cellucci Chair in Neuroscience Research, UMass Chan Medical School • conversation
Feb. 22, 2023 • ~8 min

Blocking tau, an Alzheimer’s hallmark, may help ALS patients

Mass. General study uncovers potential new treatment strategy for disease.

Tracy Hampton • harvard
Nov. 10, 2021 • ~3 min

New drug prolongs ALS patient survival in trial

An experimental medication that was recently shown to slow the progression of ALS has now demonstrated the potential to also prolong patient survival.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Oct. 16, 2020 • ~4 min

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