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The first question people ask after suffering a stroke is: “Why?”

TDP-43 is an essential DNA/RNA binding protein at the epicenter of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

The extraordinary size and folded shape of the human brain makes us the smartest animal on earth

Lauren Forgrave is studying the value of core Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers in assisting with medical decision making and early and accurate diagnosis for frontotemporal dementia.

Mina Mirjalili is conducting research on deficits in working memory capacity which has been shown to be common in mild cognitive impairment.

One in four strokes are caused by a condition called cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). There are no approved treatments for CSVD.

Ischemic stroke occurs when a person suffers a sudden blockage of an artery in their brain.

Carotid disease accounts for 10% of ischemic strokes and has high rate of recurrence of up to 30%-50%(1, 2).

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder.

Acute ischemic stroke represents the vast majority of strokes.