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New Genetic Form of Alzheimer's Identified in People With Common Risk Factor


We know that inheriting two copies of a specific gene variant, called apolipoprotein E4 (APOE4), greatly increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life.

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Study reveals APOE4 gene duplication as a new genetic form of Alzheimer's disease - EurekAlert