Number of gene variants linked to Alzheimer’s disease doubles

Number of gene variants linked to Alzheimer’s disease doubles

Scientists have discovered 11 new genes that may be tied to the late-onset form of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study shows. Eleven gene variants had previously been linked to late-onset Alzheimer’s, including the APOE-e4 gene that appeared to have the strongest impact on risk. This latest research doubles the known Alzheimer’s disease gene variants. The Alzheimer’s Association co-funded the formation of the International Genomics of Alzheimer’s Disease Project (IGAP) that conducted this study.

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