Common DNA damage could cause neurodegenerative diseases

How DNA damage can lead to neurodegenerative diseases – Sciworthy

Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by the degeneration of nerve cells in the brain over time. These diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), lead to the death of highly active cells known as neurons. Neurons require large amounts of energy and are susceptible to DNA damage, which accumulates [...] The post How DNA damage can lead to neurodegenerative diseases – …

Common DNA damage could cause neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers discovered that neurons from patients with Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis share the same pattern of DNA mutations. The post Common DNA damage could cause neurodegenerative diseases appeared first on Sciworthy.