Alzheimer's disease slowly and progressively destroys brain cells. It is the single most common cause of dementia - a condition that affects about 10 per cent of those aged over 65 and about 20 per cent of those aged over 75.

Why ApoE4 increases Alzheimer's risk

The history of 'Alzheimer's disease'

New genetic clue to cause of Alzheimer's disease

Variations in a gene known as SORL1 may be a factor in the development of late onset Alzheimer's disease, an international team of researchers has discovered. 16/02/07

Researchers reverse memory loss in mice

Researchers have reversed memory loss in mice with significant brain degeneration, a breakthrough that offers hope to people living with Alzheimer's disease. 15/07/05

Alzheimer's: Who wants genetic testing?

US study finds significant interest in APOE4 testing among adult children of individuals affected by Alzheimer's. 30/07/04

Preimplantation diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's disease

First use of preimplantation genetic diagnosis to select embryo without early-onset Alzheimer's mutation. 19/03/02