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Brigham Young University

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2016

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Association Of Tm2d3 Gene With Lateonset Of Alzheimer’S Disease In Cache County, Eleni Tukuafu, Dr. John S. K. Kauwe Feb 2016

Association Of Tm2d3 Gene With Lateonset Of Alzheimer’S Disease In Cache County, Eleni Tukuafu, Dr. John S. K. Kauwe

Journal of Undergraduate Research

It is estimated that 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. It is currently the 6th leading cause of death in America, killing around 500,000 seniors every year. A 68% increase of death from Alzheimer’s disease was observed from the year 2000 to 2010. These numbers are expected to continue climbing.