# Genetic cause of ALS and frontotemporal dementia blocked by RNA-binding compound

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**Created:** [December 18, 2018, 11:30pm UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/genetic-cause-of-als-and-frontotemporal-dementia-blocked-by-rna-binding-compound/1400 "2018-12-18T23:30:14Z")\
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> **[Genetic cause of ALS and frontotemporal dementia blocked by RNA-binding compound](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181218092950.htm)**
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> A new compound blocks the most common genetic cause of familial ALS and frontotemporal dementia. Results suggest that the target currently being pursued by many research groups may not actually be the one driving neuron death.

  
A new compound blocks the most common genetic cause of familial ALS and frontotemporal dementia. Results suggest that the target currently being pursued by many research groups may not actually be the one driving neuron death.