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Rare Gene Mutation Linked to Late-Onset Alzheimer's Discovered

1/23/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery by Italian researchers has unveiled a rare gene mutation, GRIN2C, associated with late-onset Alzheimer's disease. In a family of 15, six members carrying the mutation faced the disease, while nine others thrived without it. This pivotal study, featured in Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy, holds promise for innovative treatments for those battling Alzheimer's.

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A groundbreaking discovery by Italian researchers has unveiled a rare gene mutation, GRIN2C, associated with late-onset Alzheimer's disease. In a family of 15, six members carrying the mutation faced the disease, while nine others thrived without it. This pivotal study, featured in Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy, holds promise for innovative treatments for those battling Alzheimer's.