Family history of Alzheimer's may alter metabolic gene that increases risk for disease
Date:
May 23, 2017
Source:
Iowa State University
Summary:
A new study may have identified the link that explains years of conflicting research over a mitochondrial gene and the risk for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found a dramatic difference in the gene's impact on memory, general cognitive function and risk based on a family history of Alzheimer's disease and the length of a specific section of the gene.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/05/170523124205.htm
