Genetic Testing and Alzheimer’s
By
Deborah Kan
| September 16th, 2024
UPDATE: The survey is now closed After I launched Being Patient, I learned there is a large population of people out there hungry for…
Alzheimer’s Risk Higher if Your Mother Had Cognitive Problems
By
Rahul Sidhu
| August 21st, 2024
The genetic risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease is more strongly influenced by the mother’s side than the father’s side, a recent study has discovered….
Is It Really Possible to Have Alzheimer’s, Yet No Symptoms?
By
Michael Hornberger
| August 1st, 2024
Some people seem to be more resilient to developing Alzheimer’s diseases, despite having the biological hallmarks of the devastating disease. For obvious reasons, scientists…
I Have Two Copies of Gene ApoE4. Do I Have Alzheimer’s Disease?
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| June 17th, 2024
Alzheimer’s disease affects one in 10 people over the age of 65. One of the strongest genetic risk factors for developing the disease is…
The Mysterious Link Between Little Blobs of Brain Fat and the ‘Alzheimer’s Gene’
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Simon Spichak, MSc
| June 13th, 2024
When Alois Alzheimer first described the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease more than 100 years ago, he spotted the telltale signs of the…
Researchers ID a New Genetic Variant That Could Be a Parkinson’s Cause
By
Matthew Farrer
| June 11th, 2024
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative movement disorder that progresses relentlessly. It gradually impairs a person’s ability to function until they ultimately become immobile and…
APOE4 Jacks Alzheimer’s Risk. This Gene Could Be an Antidote
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Simon Spichak, MSc
| May 28th, 2024
While many genes can affect your risk of developing Alzheimer’s, most have a very small effect. The most common gene linked to late-onset Alzheimer’s…
Scientists Have ID’ed the Gene Behind Rare Neurological Disease SCA4
By
Alexandra Marvar
| May 22nd, 2024
In the 1840s, near Utah’s Great Salt Lake, a little piece of DNA went haywire. This genetic malfunction gave rise to a rare disorder…
New Interactive Feature: Alzheimer’s, Generations of Impact
By
Diana Jou and Deborah Kan
| March 28th, 2024
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. An Alzheimer’s diagnosis is often talked about…
‘The Alzheimer’s Gene:’ 5 People With ApoE4 on Plans for the Future
By
Alexandra Marvar
| February 20th, 2024
Alzheimer’s disease affects one in 10 people over the age of 65 and one in three over the age of 85, and its global…
Dr. Marwan Sabbagh: What Genes Like ApoE4 Can Teach Us About Alzheimer’s
By
Katy Koop
| November 8th, 2023
This article was made possible through sponsorship by Alzheon. Being Patient’s editorial team produced the interview with no review/approval process by the sponsor. Alzheimer’s…
Her Family Carries an Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Gene. She’s Fighting Back
By
Katy Koop
| October 19th, 2023
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Michele Castro’s mother and brother both passed…
Inheriting Dementia? Study Pinpoints New Genes Involved in Lewy Body and FTD
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| October 10th, 2023
Alzheimer’s disease is responsible for 60 to 80 percent of all cases of dementia, and to date, most dementia research and treatments have focused…
Do You Have the ‘Concussion Gene’? Genetics’ Role in Brain Injury
By
Lyn Griffiths and Annette Greenhow
| August 3rd, 2023
Concussion and head trauma is a real and serious risk for many people — especially those who frequently get knocked on the head, like…
A Peek Into the Future: Gene Therapy for Alzheimer’s
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| July 14th, 2023
This article was made possible through sponsorship by Lexeo Therapeutics. Being Patient’s editorial team produced the interview and article with no review/approval process by the…