The same is not true for males. This explains why some disorders are more common in men than women because men don't have a spare X chromosome. We are very excited to have so many positive research findings. We are also expanding our search to investigate other chromosomes. We look forward to updating you as we move towards piecing together this complicated AD puzzle.
AD varies greatly from individual to individual.
As we learn more about the genetics of AD, new questions come to light that need further investigation. Therefore, from time to time, we may need to recontact families already participating in the study to obtain additional information. We thank our families for their continued cooperation and their support of this study. To help us reach the goal of discovering the genetic, or inherited causes of AD, we collaborate with other researchers and medical centers. Our growing team now includes other experts in the fields of AD and genetic research.