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Screening for Alzheimer’s Gene Tests the Desire to Know

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Alzheimer’s disease is not just a random occurrence. It results from a mutated gene that is passed down from parent to child.

If you inherit the mutated gene, Alzheimer’s will emerge at around age 50 — with absolute certainty. Your child has a 50-50 chance of suffering the same fate. [Read more…]

Source: NY Times

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