Experimental PET scan detects abnormal tau protein in brains of living former NFL players
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 20:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Using an experimental positron emission tomography (PET) scan, researchers have found elevated amounts of abnormal tau protein in brain regions affected by chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in a small group of living former National Football League (NFL) players with cognitive, mood and behavior symptoms.