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Breakthrough Study Uncovers 100 Genes Linked to Alzheimer's

10/31/2025

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Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital identified 100 human genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease using fruit flies.
The findings were published in the American Journal of Human Genetics.
The Snx6 gene is linked to neurodegeneration.
The team found 28 genes influence responses to toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer’s, suggesting multiple genetic pathways.
They created an interactive portal called ALICE to share findings and support further research.

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Story summary

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital identified 100 human genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease using fruit flies.
The findings were published in the American Journal of Human Genetics.
The Snx6 gene is linked to neurodegeneration.
The team found 28 genes influence responses to toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer’s, suggesting multiple genetic pathways.
They created an interactive portal called ALICE to share findings and support further research.