A multi-center study of the genetics of AD, with 500 sibling pairs, is being conducted. Additional projects include an investigation of the perception of emotion in AD, a number of drug trials pertaining to the treatment of AD, and a multi-center longitudinal study of AD, Key Words. Aging, Alzheimer's disease, genetics, neuroimaging, neuropsychology. 13th Street, Charlestown, MA 02129. Sandra Kogan, Administrator.
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