Novel truncated RNAs from jumping DNA encode reverse transcriptases in aging human brain

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects more than a tenth of Americans aged 65 and older. The disease has proven difficult to develop new treatments for, and available treatment options are limited. With cases in the U.S. projected to more than double by 2050, more therapies are needed to improve patients’ quality of life and reduce the burden on the health care system and family caregivers.

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