Gene Allele DR4 Fends off Alzheimer’s AND Parkinson’s
October 13, 2023
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“The night after we found that out, I couldn’t sleep,” said Senior Researcher Dr. Emmanuel Mignot. 1 in 5 people have DR4.
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The Genetic Factor That Fends Off Alzheimer’s
September 22, 2023
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A massive study of medical and genetic data shows that people with a particular version of a gene involved in immune response had a lower risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
Could One Woman Help Researchers Find A Cure for Alzheimer’s?
September 14, 2023
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One woman held the genetic key to unlock the mystery of how she was the only one free of early-onset Alzheimer’s, out of 1,200 members of a South American family,
Alzheimer’s Infamous APOE Gene
August 28, 2023
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Most of the time, it takes a combination of genetics, bad environment and unhealthy lifestyle to trigger Alzheimer’s. However, one gene called apolipoprotein E (APOE) can make a big difference.
Why Does Alzheimer’s First Attack the Neurons That Hold Our Memories?
July 5, 2023
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Scientists say the neurons responsible for transforming experiences into memories are always the first to go in Alzheimer’s. Now they’re taking a closer look to try to figure out why, and what to do about it.
How the Alzheimer’s Gene Breaks the Brain
June 14, 2023
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Until now, scientists were unsure about how APOE4 creates the strongest genetic risk factor in Alzheimer’s. Now they believe they know.
Finding the Cure for Dementia with ‘Super Agers’
April 23, 2023
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America is leading the hunt for a cure for dementia, and a special group of elderly men and women seem to hold the key.
Estrogen Hormone Therapy Inhibits Alzheimer’s Gene
February 13, 2023
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Estrogen showed a protective effect in women carrying the ApoE4 gene. ApoE4 puts people at substantially increased risk for Alzheimer’s. Learn when and how estrogen may protect you.
TREM2 Helps Break the Alzheimer’s Code
February 3, 2023
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See Dr. David Samati explain the important connection between the TREM2 gene and Alzheimer’s disease. Read about its significance.
Alzheimer’s Risk from Family History
November 16, 2022
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GENETICS & LIFESTYLE VIDEO: How do family history and genetics affect a healthy person’s risk of Alzheimer’s? Watch Harvard’s Top Alzheimer’s researcher, Dr. Rudy Tanzi,
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