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Check out these articles for the latest in aging advances and research happening at the National Institute on Aging at NIH: Data sharing uncovers five new risk genes for Alzheimer’s disease — Analysis of genetic data revealed five new and confirmed 20 known risk genes for Alzheimer’s disease. Mutations in genes specific to tau may play an earlier role in the disease.  Alzheimer’s protein higher in women, may mean higher risk of symptoms — Why are women more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s? An NIA-funded study adds to growing evidence of sex differences by showing higher levels of tau, an Alzheimer’s-related protein, in the brains of older women. New report on emerging technologies to help older Americans maintain independence — On March 5, 2019, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy released a report designed to identify innovations with the potential to improve the lives of older adults and persons living with disabilities. Uterus plays a role in brain function, animal study shows — Animal study indicates that removal of uterus might have an impact on cognitive processes such as learning and memory.  Breakdowns in mitochondrial housekeeping provide another clue to Alzheimer’s culprit — An NIA researcher-led international team has verified the importance of defective mitophagy—how the brain cleans out damaged mitochondria—in the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease.  Exosomes help track effectiveness of experimental Parkinson's disease drug — A new study confirms the value of exosomes—nanoscale particles that circulate in the bloodstream—as reliable markers for testing the effectiveness of experimental drugs for neurological disorders.  Visit the NIA newsroom for more press releases, featured research, and announcements. Read and share the latest research news from the National Institute on Aging at NIH: http://bit.ly/2EkEbTQ