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June 12, 2018

Alzheimer's-related risk gene neutralized in human brain cells

May 30, 2018

Genetic risk variants linked to Alzheimer’s amyloid brain changes at different stages of disease

May 25, 2018

NIH summit delivers recommendations to accelerate therapy development for Alzheimer’s disease

April 10, 2018

New biological research framework for Alzheimer's seeks to spur discovery

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Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet

Get the facts about Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia in older adults. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and caregiving.

Video: How Alzheimer's Changes the Brain

This 4-minute video shows how Alzheimer’s affects the human brain and looks at promising ideas to treat and prevent the disease.

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Find out how the Alzheimer's and related Dementias Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center can help you with answers and resources.

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