Role of genes and environments for explaining Alzheimer disease.

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Summary

In the largest twin study to date, heritability for AD is high and that the same genetic factors are influential for both men and women, however, nongenetic risk factors also play an important role and might be the focus for interventions to reduce disease risk or delay disease onset.

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2006-02-01
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Heritability, Twin study, Monozygotic twin, Disease, Dizygotic twins

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