New Alzheimer’s genes discovered in world’s largest study
Two new genes that raise a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease have been discovered by researchers. Cardiff University reports an international team, involving its Dementia Research Institute, compared thirty two thousand genetic codes from patients with Alzheimer’s disease and healthy individuals. The researchers uncovered several new genes and specific mutations in those genes that … Continue reading New Alzheimer’s genes discovered in world’s largest study
Alzheimer’s study finds 42 more genes linked to a higher risk of disease
More than forty genes have been linked to Alzheimer’s disease for the first time in a “landmark” study offering hope for better diagnosis and treatment. The BBC reports scientists in eight countries, including specialists at Cardiff University, looked at genetic material of one hundred and eleven thousand people with Alzheimer’s. Findings suggest it is caused … Continue reading Alzheimer’s study finds 42 more genes linked to a higher risk of disease
