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New Alzheimer's Genes Identified: Why They Are Important

First Posted: 04/05/11 05:16 PM ET Updated: 06/05/11 06:12 AM ET

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New Alzheimers Genes

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This week, two groups reported in the journal Nature Genetics that they had identified five new genes linked to an increased risk of late-onset Alzheimer's -- doubling the total number of genes known to contribute to the risk of the neurological disorder.

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This week, two groups reported in the journal Nature Genetics that they had identified five new genes linked to an increased risk of late-onset Alzheimer's -- doubling the total number of genes known ...
This week, two groups reported in the journal Nature Genetics that they had identified five new genes linked to an increased risk of late-onset Alzheimer's -- doubling the total number of genes known ...
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