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Recent research by the International Genomics of Alzheimer’s Project (IGAP) has provided more information about the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease.
IGAP is a research group of scientists from four university research groups that has a shared database that includes genetic information from more than 40,000 patients. The University of Pennsylvania, one of the member universities, recently released research that raises the known genetic markers of Alzheimer’s from five to 10. While it’s not a cure, this information gives further insight into why certain individuals may be more predisposed to Alzheimer’s disease.
Further studies have brought to light important themes in Alzheimer’s research. One confirms a previous theory that focuses on the metabolism of cholesterol as correlative to Alzheimer’s. Another is looking into the validity of “innate immunity”–the theory that Alzheimer’s could be the body attacking itself because it sees a threat to the immune system.
With 5.2 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer’s, this research is an important step in figuring out the causes and genetic connections. Read more about the research.
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