Researchers link cases of ALS and FTD to a Huntington's disease-associated mutation

A study has made a surprising connection between frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), two disorders of the nervous system, and the genetic mutation normally understood to cause Huntington's disease. This large, international project opens a potentially new avenue for diagnosing and treating some individuals with FTD or ALS.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/12/201204110241.htm