Tech Explorist By Amit Malewar July 18, 2022
Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Genetic link to gut disorders confirmed.Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most prevalent form of dementia, characterized by neurodegeneration and a progressive decline in cognitive ability. Consistent with the concept of the gut-brain phenomenon, observational studies suggest a relationship between Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and gastrointestinal tract (GIT) disorders. However, what underpins these relationships has been unclear – until now.
A world-first Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has confirmed the link between the two, leading to earlier detection and new potential treatments. Scientists analyzed large sets of genetic data from AD and several gut-disorder studies – each of about 400,000 people. They found that people with Alzheimer’s and gut disorders have genes in common.
Research lead Dr. Emmanuel Adewuyi said, “It was the first comprehensive assessment of the genetic relationship between AD and multiple gut disorders. The study provides a novel insight into the genetics behind the observed co-occurrence of AD and gut disorders. This improves our understanding of the causes of these conditions and identifies new targets to investigate to detect the disease earlier and develop new treatments for both types of conditions.”
Centre for Precision Health director and study supervisor Professor Simon Laws said, “while the study didn’t conclude gut disorders cause AD or vice versa, the results are precious.”
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