Alzheimer's Disease Genes (AUDIO) Washington University School of Medicine Your browser does not support the audio element. Caption For several years, scientists have known that genetic mutations are linked to inherited forms of early-onset Alzheimer's disease. But now researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that some of the same genes also play a role in more common late-onset forms of Alzheimer's. Credit Washington University BioMed Radio Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.