Medical research

A major analysis of genetic data has linked 127 gene locations to Alzheimer’s disease, including 48 previously unidentified ones. Researchers also flagged several genes as promising drug targets and highlighted changes in immune and nerve cells.

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Women maintain normal scores on standard memory tests for nearly three years longer than men even after Alzheimer’s-related brain changes begin. This cognitive advantage can mask early signs of the disease and delay treatment. A new analysis of long-term studies in the US and Canada highlights the issue.