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.
See Dr. David Samati explain the important connection between the TREM2 gene and Alzheimer’s disease. Read about its significance.
Epigenomics enables us to nurture what our genes do through the way we live. Find out how MIT researchers are mastering epigenomics to beat Alzheimer’s.
Genes PROGRESS NEWS: The most prevalent genetic risk factor of Alzheimer’s is apolipoprotein E4 (APOE4). How does this gene do its damage? A new study
Until recently, APOE-e4 was thought to be the highest-risk Alzheimer’s gene. Then, a newly discovered immune-system gene began getting even more attention. Find out why
DNA: The PHS genetic test may one day diagnose Alzheimer’s before symptoms occur. Learn how looking at genes beyond ApoE4 holds big answers to tough
PROGRESS: ApoE4 is the best known “Alzheimer’s Gene”. Gladstone Institute scientists successfully changed the gene’s structure. This eliminated certain signs of Alzheimer’s, restored normal cell
VIDEO: Dr. Gayatri Devi (Neurologist and author of The Spectrum of Hope: An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer’s) explains the role of genetics in
GENETIC RESEARCH: Researchers at MIT studying the APOE4 gene are looking at choline supplements and asking whether they can offer protection against Alzheimer’s, based on
GENETICS & ALZHEIMER’S: Women’s second “X” chromosome provides them with more longevity, and researchers are finding they also have extra protection against Alzheimer’s as well,
Vascular dementia is one of the 3 leading causes of dementia. When it appears together with Alzheimer’s, as it often does, it is called “Mixed dementia”. Learn what causes it and how to identify different types.
Listen as country singer Glen Campbell reflects on his life in his song, “A Better Place,” during his battle with Alzheimer’s.
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?
An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?
Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!
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