Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Fact Sheet | National Institute on Aging

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Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Fact Sheet | National Institute on Aging

Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Fact Sheet

Scientists don't yet fully understand what causes Alzheimer's disease. However, the more they learn about this devastating disease, the more they realize that genes* play an important role in its development. Research conducted and funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health and others is advancing the field of Alzheimer's disease genetics. *Terms in bold are defined at the end of this fact sheet. - See more at: http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/publication/alzheimers-disease-genetics-fact-sheet#sthash.4SsCcoVf.dpuf