How Does the APOE4 Gene Affect My Alzheimer’s Risk?
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| March 2nd, 2023
A human being has as many as 25,000 different genes in their DNA. It’s wild to think that just one tiny little mutation can…
A Biotech Leader On Living With ‘Alzheimer’s Gene’ ApoE4
By
Katy Koop
| January 20th, 2023
When Wendy Nelson, Ph.D., discovered that she carries two copies of Alzheimer’s genetic biomarker ApoE4, a gene variant associated with heightened Alzheimer’s risk, she…
Why Chris Hemsworth Is Worried About Alzheimer’s: Meet the APOE4 Gene
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| November 21st, 2022
Chris Hemsworth, the 39-year-old actor best known for his portrayal of Thor the God of Thunder (and his luscious, golden hair), has discovered he…
Unlocking Alzheimers’ Genetic Secrets — Thanks to Tiny Pigs
By
Becca Schuh
| October 11th, 2022
Researchers in Denmark say they’ve found that destroying a certain gene can prevent early-onset Alzheimer’s. The test subjects who helped them prove it: a…
The Brain That Defied Alzheimer’s
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| September 19th, 2022
Her brain had all the signs of Alzheimer’s. She never got it. What can she teach us? Scientists examine the curious case of a…
What Do Cholesterol, Gut Disorders and Alzheimer’s Have in Common? Genes.
By
Simon Spichak
| September 9th, 2022
One of the largest genetic studies to date revealed extensive genetic links between Alzheimer’s and gut disorders. Cholesterol was a major factor in both….
What You Should Know Before Getting a Genetic Test for Alzheimer’s
By
Deborah Kan
| May 27th, 2022
When Jamie Tyrone found out that she has two copies of the ApoE4 gene nine years ago, greatly increasing her risk of developing Alzheimer’s,…