Study offers an explanation for why the APOE4 gene enhances Alzheimer’s risk
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3 March 2021Study offers an explanation for why the APOE4 gene enhances Alzheimer’s risk
One of the most significant genetic risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s disease is a gene called APOE4, which is carried by almost half of all Alzheimer’s patients. A new study from MIT shows that this gene has widespread effects on brain cells’ ability to metabolize lipids and respond to stress.
