Researchers at the Macquarie University Brain Institute and Clinic have helped accelerate the search for disease-causing genes by building new genetic 'families.' The team uncovered hundreds of previously unrecognized family connections by analyzing the DNA of people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and motor neuron disease (MND).
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New Genetic Discoveries in Dementia and Motor Neuron Disease Could Enhance Global Research Efforts
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November 4, 2026
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Researchers at Macquarie University have discovered new genetic links in frontotemporal dementia and motor neuron disease, potentially speeding up gene discovery. This research could have implications for understanding genetic diseases globally, including in Iran. The findings may enhance genetic research capabilities in the region.
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