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Study Links CTE and Alzheimer's Genetic Similarities

10/31/2025

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A study published in Science finds significant genetic similarities between chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Boston Children's Hospital, Mass General Brigham, and Boston University conducted the research, analyzing neurons from individuals diagnosed with CTE, repetitive head injury (RHI), and AD.
The findings suggest CTE involves genomic damage patterns similar to AD, indicating mechanisms beyond head trauma and prompting further genetic investigation and exploration of shared treatment targets.

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A study published in Science finds significant genetic similarities between chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Boston Children's Hospital, Mass General Brigham, and Boston University conducted the research, analyzing neurons from individuals diagnosed with CTE, repetitive head injury (RHI), and AD.
The findings suggest CTE involves genomic damage patterns similar to AD, indicating mechanisms beyond head trauma and prompting further genetic investigation and exploration of shared treatment targets.