Study Identifies New Gene For Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease - Findings Lead To New Line Of Investigation Into Alzheimer's Research

A new study has identified the cause of late-onset Alzheimer's disease in several large families in which many siblings suffer from the disease. The gene, known as TRPC4AP on chromosome 20, is involved with calcium regulation. It is known that when calcium levels are not carefully controlled, cells can die, leading to the onset of disease. ...

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