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17 new genetic variants linked to Alzheimer's disease identified
Of the 17 significant variants, the team found that the KAT8 variant was most notable. KAT8 was linked with the neurodegenerative disease in "both the...
Target protein for diabetes can help to protect against Alzheimer
The researchers then examined the link between the identified genetic variants and the risk for Alzheimer's disease. They did this by analysing data...
'Genetics with yrs of schooling cause nearsightedness in children'
People often become nearsighted as children, however, and the condition appears to result from a mix of genetics, too little time spent outdoors and...
How height could be risk factor for number of diseases: Research
Prior studies have found associations between a person's height and their propensity to develop a number of health issues.
'Genetics combined with many years of schooling might cause Myopia'
However, few have been proven to raise risk specifically in those with related lifestyle variables. In the new study, researchers used genetic and...
Genes indicating risk for Alzheimer's identified
"We're entering in a new stage of therapies - it's beginning to be plausible to think about targeting networks," Says Geschwind
Research gives new insights into how autism arises
The disorder is typically described as a spectrum disorder with numerous subtle variations
