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Huge study of Alzheimer’s genetics identifies new drug targets

New Scientist · Jun 1, 2026, 12:00 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

Almost 50 more genes have been flagged as being linked to Alzheimer’s, along with changes in activity in crucial cells that disappear as dementia progresses

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