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Genetic variants influencing human aging from late-onset Alzheimer's disease (LOAD) genome-wide association studies (GWAS).
Neurobiology of aging - 1 Aug 2012
Shi Hui, Belbin Olivia, Medway Christopher, Brown Kristelle, Kalsheker Noor, Carrasquillo Minerva, Proitsi Petroula, Powell John, Lovestone Simon, Goate Alison, Younkin Steven, Passmore Peter, Morgan Kevin
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Genetics plays a crucial role in human aging with up to 30% of those living to the mid-80s being determined by genetic variation. Survival to older ages likely entails an even greater genetic contribution. There is increasing evidence that genes implicated in age-related diseases, such as cancer and neuronal disease, play a role in affecting human life span. We have selected the 10 most promising late-onset...
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