How a rare genetic mutation could unlock new ways to treat or prevent dementia

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Oct 2, 2026Science & Medicine

Over 55 million people worldwide are living with the devastating reality of dementia, but researchers have now identified some individuals who share a rare genetic predisposition to developing a type of this tragic disea...

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