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Individuals with autosomal dominant frontotemporal dementia (FTD) exhibit considerable variability in disease onset and progression. Both modifiable and non-modifiable factors-such as sex, educational attainment or geographic region of residence-may contribute to this heterogeneity, potentially through their influence on cognitive reserve. [...]

Axon initial segments are the main site of action potential initiation. Since the seminal discoveries by Grubb & Burrone and Kuba et al., which showed that axon initial segment length and location can be dynamically changed, a large number of studies have investigated the role of structural axon initial segment plasticity, particularly in light of homeostatic maintenance of neuronal activity and disease states. [...]

Background: Normal aging is accompanied by cognitive decline, structural and functional brain changes. Cognitive training is a potentially effective intervention for cognitive improvement. [...]

Tobacco use is one of the major threats to public health on a global scale. Smokeless Tobacco (SLT) poses a significant risk for oral cancer and has other adverse health outcomes in women. [...]

Astrocyte loss occurs in various neurological conditions and can disrupt local tissue homeostasis. While astrocytes surrounding border-forming lesions adopt reactive states without restoring astrocyte networks, how astrocytes respond to spatially confined astrocyte loss remains poorly understood. [...]

TDP-43 proteinopathy is a hallmark of neurodegenerative disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia where mislocalization of TDP-43 has been observed in neurons and glial cells. However, the role of TDP-43 in microglia and the consequences of its loss of function remain unexplored. [...]

Severe neuropathies with predominant involvement of motor fibres can resemble lower motor neuron disease (LMND) phenotypes. Given the fatal prognosis of LMND, identifying underlying autoimmune syndromes is crucial to provide treatment options to patients. [...]

Fluid biomarkers to diagnose frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) are currently lacking. In this study, we aimed to identify proteomic changes in CSF associated with FTLD pathogenesis, focusing on signatures unique to different genetic groups. [...]

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) shows autosomal dominant transmission in up to a third of families, enabling the study of presymptomatic and prodromal phases. Despite self-reported well-being and normal daily cognitive functioning, brain structural changes are evident a decade or more before the expected onset of disease. [...]