More than 60% of people with Down’s syndrome develop Alzheimer’s disease – the most common form of dementia – before the age of 60. But why are people with Down’s syndrome more at risk of developing dementia? 🧠 Join our next #ARUKLabNotes online event to hear from the experts who are working to uncover this question and more! 🔬 You will also have the chance to put your questions to our scientists in a Q&A session. The event is completely free, and no prior knowledge of dementia research is req

Sleep, Down's syndrome and dementia - what's the link? 🧠 😴 People with Down's syndrome have an extra copy of the gene that produces amyloid – the hallmark protein in Alzheimer’s disease. Sadly, this puts people living with Down’s syndrome at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s, and 60% of people under the age of 60 are diagnosed with the disease. Studying the link between Down's syndrome and Alzheimer's could reveal vital insight into both conditions and help unlock new knowledge about