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Genes linking Alzheimer’s and Down syndrome discovered
Scientists are a step closer to understanding which genes are responsible for early-onset Alzheimer's disease in people with Down syndrome...
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NIH-funded study finds new evidence that viruses may play a role in Alzheimer’s disease
Analysis of large data sets from post-mortem brain samples of people with and without Alzheimer's disease has revealed new evidence that viral species, particularly herpesviruses, may have a role in Alzheimer’s disease biology.
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APOE4 gene variant linked to Alzheimer’s
A study reveals why people with the APOE4 gene have a higher risk of the disease...
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Tau mutations may increase cancer risk
Mutations in the protein tau, commonly associated with neurodegenerative disorders, may serve as a novel risk factor for cancer...
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Three new genes linked to Alzheimer’s identified
An international research team has identified three new genes linked to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease...
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BNIP1 identified as a risk gene for ALS
Broad data analysis points to genetic similarities between Lou Gehrig's Disease and a form of dementia...
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PET imaging agent may help guide therapy for Alzheimer’s
Researchers have developed a new imaging agent that could help guide and assess treatments for people with various neurological diseases...
