What to know about CTE and how it impacts football players

The death of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on Thursday has ...

Hidden genetic damage is part of CTE, too, study finds

The neurologic disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE has most often been found in people who experienced ...
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Study finds more commonalities between CTE and Alzheimer's disease at the genetic level

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) – most often found in athletes playing contact sports – is known to share similarities with Alzheimer's disease (AD), namely the buildup of a protein called tau ...
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CTE Could Be Driven by DNA Damage, Not Just Concussions

Scientists have found that chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), often seen in athletes and soldiers, shows the same kind ...
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Genetic Mutations in Brains with CTE Similar to Those with Alzheimer’s

Using single-cell genomic sequencing, researchers identified somatic genetic mutations in the brains of CTE, RHI, and AD individuals.
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Pearland ISD AP, CTE teachers eligible for incentive pay

Advanced placement and career and technology education teachers at Pearland ISD could be eligible for incentive pay after the board of trustees approved the measure at its Nov. 11 meeting.
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Temple, Belton ISD CTE programs recognized as Districts of Distinction

The Career and Technical Education programs at both Belton and Temple ISD have been recognized with statewide honors.