Today, researchers from UCL have presented more evidence that a gene, PSEN1, implicated in inherited, early-onset Alzheimer’s disease is also involved in the more common form of the condition. They also suggest genes that play a key role in a fundamental cellular process could decrease or increase the risk of developing the disease. The research was published in the scientific journal Nature.
Dr. Katy Stubbs at Alzheimer’s Research UK said:
“Diseases like Alzheimer’s are caused by a complex mix of age, genetics and lifestyle, with various factors contributing to an individual’s risk.
“These findings suggest that certain changes to genes involved in maintaining the…
