CTE causes DNA damage, study shows

CTE causes DNA damage, study shows

Medical Watch Digest for Oct 30 CTE causes DNA damage A brain disorder associated with chronic repeated head blows, may also have a genetic component. A new study from Boston Children's Hospital reveals DNA damage, similar to Alzheimer’s disease in the brains of those with chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE. It's most often found in athletes playing contact sports. But doctors wondered why only some people develop CTE. Not only do people wi…

Study finds more commonalities between CTE and Alzheimer's disease at the genetic level

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) – most often found in athletes playing contact sports – is known to share similarities with Alzheimer's disease (AD), namely the buildup of a protein called tau in the brain.

Hidden genetic damage is part of CTE, too, study finds

The neurologic disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE has most often been found in people who experienced repeated blows to the head while playing contact sports and there’s now evidence of genetic damage inside the brain, too.

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy caused by more than just head trauma, study finds

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)—most often found in athletes playing contact sports—is known to share similarities with Alzheimer's disease (AD), namely the buildup of a protein called tau in the brain.

Genetic Mutations in Brains with CTE Similar to Those with Alzheimer’s

Repetitive brain injury has the focus of many studies due to the long-lasting effects and the high risk for injury in participants of high impact sports. While there are many neurodegenerative consequences of these injuries, cellular and genetic consequences are not well understood. “Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease linked to exposure to repetitive head impacts (RHI), yet little is known about its pathogenesi…