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Twin Study Research Shows Strong Genetic Link for Alzheimer's

Monday February 20, 2006

twins.jpg The largest sample research project to evaluate the genetic and environmental influences of Alzheimer's disease has found a strong genetic basis for the disease. Alzheimer's appears to be triggered by a number of factors but a person's genetic make-up is the strongest risk factor. Read more about Alzheimer's genes and other risk factors highlighted in the latest research

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