article_snippet: Among these variations, scientists at Reykjavik-based DeCode Genetics have already found genes that increase the risks of Alzheimer's disease, liver and thyroid problems. '
article_snippet: all humans detail mutations in the ABCA7 gene that are associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.
article_snippet: Loss-of-function variants in ABCA7 confer risk of Alzheimer's disease' the study details mutations in the ABCA7 gene that are associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.
highlights_snippet: Study found genes that increase the risk of Alzheimer's and liver disease .
  