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Scientists are unraveling the biggest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's
Recent studies reveal new insights into the APOE4 gene, the biggest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.
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NEWSLETTER: Genetic discovery yields clues toward reversal of Alzheimer's brain damage
Researchers have identified a mechanism by which the APOE4 gene damages brain blood vessels, suggesting a potential path to reverse Alzheimer's brain damage.