Studies reveal that people with Down syndrome (DS) have over a 90% lifetime risk of developing dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease (AD) as they age. Research from the University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering aims could uncover why some people with DS develop dementia while others do not— providing insight that could ultimately benefit the entire DS community.
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