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Genes

  • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    Looking for information about Alzheimer’s disease? Helpful links: Alzheimer's Disease Basics Video: Inside the Brain: Unraveling the Mystery of Alzheimer's Symptoms Diagnosis
  • 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.
  • Biology of Aging
    Research Today for a Healthier Tomorrow What is aging? Can we live long and well—are they the same? Is aging in our genes? How does our metabolism relate to aging? Can your immune system still defend you as you age? Learn the answer to these questions and more. Biology of Aging: Research Today for a Healthier Tomorrow describes some of NIA’s exciting findings about the basic biology of aging and points to directions for future investigation.

Publications

Alzheimer's Disease

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