Allele frequency is a measure of the relative frequency of an allele on a genetic locus in a population. Usually it is expressed as a proportion or a percentage. In population genetics, allele ...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive degradation of brain cells, as well as an associated decline in memory and other mental functions. Earlier ...

For 30 years, APOE4 has ranked as the strongest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, with two copies boosting the odds up to 15-fold. Now, scientists argue that people with two APOE4 alleles ...

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Allele Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Allele”), a San Diego-based company focused on developing and adapting cutting edge technology for clinical and ...

Alcohol-use disorders have a significant genetic component to their development. New findings show that heavy drinkers with the G allele of the A118G polymorphism of the mu-opioid receptor gene have ...