Posted on 09/06/2009 4:37:15 PM PDT by JoeProBono
Two potentially key genes linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease have been uncovered by UK researchers.
It is the first gene clue to the condition in 16 years and has prompted scientists to rethink their theories on how the disease develops.
The genes were pinpointed in a study of 16,000 DNA samples and are known to be implicated in inflammation and cholesterol breakdown.
It is hoped the Nature Genetics study will open the way for new treatments.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.bbc.co.uk ...
So similar to my late Mom's situation. There's some sort of connected disconnect thing going on.
Last year, during neurologist "mini-mental" exams, she'd be asked who was the prez......her answers would vary........but last summer she was asked who was running against Bush she'd say "That damned Clinton-woman"
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