Study shows two copies of the APOE4 gene are behind up to 20% of Alzheimer’s cases

Study shows two copies of the APOE4 gene are behind up to 20% of Alzheimer's cases

Penetrance and predictive value of APOE4 homozygosity in AD. a, Distribution of ADNC scores by age at death. b, Frequency of amyloid and tau biomarker positivity within 5-year age intervals. …

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Clues to preventing Alzheimer’s disease come from patient who evaded disease despite genetic predisposition Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Clues to preventing Alzheimer's disease come from patient who evaded disease despite genetic predisposition Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Visit the press center Breaking link between early and late stages of disease could prevent dementia Getty Images Despite a strong genetic predisposition, women who never develop Alzheimer’s disease may …

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