The research team reveals that the TREM2 H157Y variant, a Chinese-enriched genetic risk factor for AD, is associated with an increased risk of AD. Moreover, AD patients with this genetic variant exhibit more severe disease outcomes. (IMAGE)

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The research team reveals that the TREM2 H157Y variant, a Chinese-enriched genetic risk factor for AD, is associated with an increased risk of AD. Moreover, AD patients with this genetic variant exhibit more severe disease outcomes.

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The research team reveals that the TREM2 H157Y variant, a Chinese-enriched genetic risk factor for AD, is associated with an increased risk of AD. Moreover, AD patients with this genetic variant exhibit more severe disease outcomes.

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