Investing in hope

Science 2026

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Authors: Jennie Erin Smith
DOI: 10.1126/science.aeg8839
Cited by: 0

Abstract

A wealthy family fighting its own disease boosted research on a little-studied brain protein, progranulin. Can it spur new dementia treatments?

Fields of Study & Subjects

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Science
Volume
391
Issue
6789
Pages
972–977
Publication date
5 March 2026
Language
EN