Gene mutation may signal new genetic form of Alzheimer's disease
People who carry two copies of the gene mutation most strongly implicated in Alzheimer's disease are almost certain to develop brain changes related to the degenerative disorder, a new study says.
A gene long thought to just raise the risk for Alzheimer's may cause some cases
An estimated 15% of Alzheimer’s patients carry two copies of APOE4, meaning those cases “can be tracked back to a cause and the cause is in the genes,” Fortea said. Until now, genetic forms of Alzheimer’s were thought to be only types that strike at much younger ages and account for less than 1% of all cases.
People with two copies of a risk gene have genetic form of Alzheimer's, scientists say
People who carry two copies of the APOE4 gene are virtually guaranteed to develop Alzheimer's and face symptoms at an earlier age, researchers reported on Monday in a study that could redefine such carriers as having a new genetic form of the mind-wasting disease.
Study reveals how a particular gene can cause Alzheimer's disease
A new study found that people who carry two copies of a particular gene are at a higher risk of getting Alzheimer's disease.
Gene Discovery Points to a New Form of Alzheimer's
"The data clearly show that having two copies of the APOE4 gene not only increases the risk, but also anticipates the onset of Alzheimer's, reinforcing the need for specific preve
A subset of Alzheimer's cases may be caused by two copies of a single gene, new research shows
A long-feared gene appears to do more than raise people’s risk of Alzheimer’s: Inheriting two copies can cause the mind-robbing disease, according to research published in the journal Nature Medicine on Monday,
Scientists claim to have found another distinct genetic form of Alzheimer’s
Study suggests almost everyone with two copies of genetic variant ApoE4 goes on to develop disease
Experimental gene therapy restores some vision in patients with inherited blindness
For her entire life, college student Olivia Cook had only a small degree of central vision. It was as if she was watching the ...
First Patient Begins Newly Approved Sickle Cell Gene Therapy
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Clinical trial shows measurable improvement in inherited blindness after gene therapy
An injectable gene therapy caused measurable improvements in vision among a small group of people with inherited blindness, ...
North Gene Autry reopens in Palm Springs as Indian Canyon still closed; more wind expected
As part of Indian Canyon Drive remained closed early Tuesday, North Gene Autry Trail reopened. But the presence of more winds ...
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Gene Frenette: Jaguars' first-round pick Thomas has legitimate shot to set rookie receiving mark
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Would You Get Tested for an Alzheimer’s Gene?
In a new paper in Nature Medicine, an international team of neurologists makes the compelling case that people with two copies of a gene called APOE4 aren’t just at risk of Alzheimer’s — they have a ...
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CFIA determines gene-edited crops are safe for livestock feed
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has released its latest livestock feed guidance update, noting that gene-edited crops are safe for livestock feed. Krista Thomas, Vice President of Trade Policy, ...
First patient, age 12, begins newly approved sickle cell gene therapy
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Krystal Biotech touts topical gene therapy uptake, plots overseas launches
Other than its status as the first DEB treatment, Vyjuvek holds the title of the first FDA-approved topical gene therapy.