Disease study: Uncovering the mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the leading cause of dementia in the elderly, is a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disorder that affects 40–50 million people worldwide. AD is characterized by a continuous decline in memory, language, and cognitive functions, driven by widespread neuronal dysfunction, cortical and hippocampal atrophy, and a significant reduction in neuronal connectivity. Genome-wide association [...]