A study led by the Institut de Neurociències (INc-UAB) shows that APOE4, the principal genetic risk factor for the most common type of Alzheimer's disease, produces an alteration in the astrocytes' signaling mechanisms in ...
Jun 23, 2020
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(HealthDay)—Klotho-VS heterozygosity (KL-VSHET+ status) is associated with a reduced risk for Alzheimer disease (AD) and β-amyloid (Aβ) burden in cognitively normal individuals aged older than 60 years who carry apolipoprotein ...
Apr 14, 2020
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A study carried out with a new human stem cell-derived model reveals that the most prevalent genetic risk factor of Alzheimer's disease (AD), apolipoprotein E4 (APOE4), impairs the function of human brain immune cells, microglia. ...
Sep 16, 2019
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Adults carrying a gene associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease had a harder time accessing recently acquired knowledge, even though they didn't show any symptoms of memory problems, according to findings published ...
Aug 22, 2019
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Last year, Barbara's husband thought it would be fun to learn more about their family's history, so he bought 23andMe gene-testing kits for himself, Barbara and their three daughters for Christmas.
Dec 22, 2017
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(HealthDay)—A certain gene appears to increase risk for mental decline after heart surgery, a new study suggests.
Oct 13, 2013
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People who found out they carried an uncommon genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease did not experience more anxiety, depression or distress than non-carriers, and were more active in efforts to reduce their risk of Alzheimer's ...
Jul 16, 2013
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Despite researchers' best efforts, no drug exists that can slow, halt or reverse the onslaught of Alzheimer's disease. A progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disorder, Alzheimer's has stolen the memories and livelihoods ...
Dec 5, 2012
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