Len developed Alzheimer's disease well before the age of 60; early Alzheimer's disease is associated with a condition that Len was born with called _____.

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Trisomy-21, also known as Down syndrome, is associated with an increased risk of developing early-onset Alzheimer's disease. People with Down syndrome have an extra copy of chromosome 21, which contains the gene that produces amyloid precursor protein. The overproduction of this protein can lead to the accumulation of amyloid plaques in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

Len Developed Alzheimer's Disease Well Before the Age of 60;