News AAIC 2020 News AAIC 2020 Daily digests from key neurology conferences, written by on-site medical journalists.

Researchers harness new technology to identify genes linked to AD

New genes were identified that may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to researchers at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

To identify the genes, the researchers used a novel approach that combined data from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and proteomic studies. They analyzed proteomes from 376 patients with a broad spectrum of neurodegeneration and cognitive decline and integrated the results with data from a recent GWAS of more than 450,000 patients.

The analysis focused on proteins that were present in abundance and variants located in or near the genes coding for abundant proteins.

Ology Medical Education is a global provider of independent medical education. Its mission is to provide healthcare professionals with high-quality, trusted medical information with the aim of helping optimize patient care.

No responsibility is assumed by Ology Medical Education for any injury and/or damage to persons or property through negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instructions, or ideas contained in the material herein. Because of rapid advances in the medical sciences, Ology Medical Education recommends that independent verification of diagnoses and drug dosages should be made. The opinions expressed do not reflect those of Ology Medical Education or the sponsor. Ology Medical Education assumes no liability for any material contained herein.

Learn more