For more information on the genetics of Alzheimer's disease, see G.D. Schellenberg, "Genetic dissection of Alzheimer's disease, a heterogeneous disorder," Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 92:8552-9, 1995.
The Alzheimer's Association (more formally known as the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association) supports research on the disease and serves as a clearinghouse for Alzheimer's information. The association can be reached at P.O. Box 5675, Chicago, Ill. 60680; (800) 272-3900. Fax: (312) 335-1110. World Wide Web: http://www.alz.org/
In the United Kingdom, the equivalent organization is the Alzheimer's Disease Society, 10 Greencoat Place, London SW1P 1PH England; 44-01-71-306-0606. World Wide Web: http://www.vois.org.uk/alzheimers/
The Alliance for Aging Research is a nonprofit advocacy organization that works to increase the priority of scientific and medical research on the human aging process and associated diseases. The alliance can be reached at 2021 K St., N.W., Suite 305, Washington, D.C. 20006; (202) 293-2856.
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