A gene that may give you an increased risk of a distressing early form of dementia has been identified by Cambridge scientists.

Fronto-temporal dementia (FTD) is the second most common type of dementia in the under 65s and can result in a complete personality change.

The researchers studied the brains of 515 people with FTD and found the gene on chromosome 7.

A charity said this could open the door to new treatments for the disease.

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To read more, see the full article. (BBC News. 15 Feb 2010)