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mohd izzuan / Getty Images People who inherit two copies of a gene variant called APOE4 have a 60% chance of developing Alzheimer’s by age 85. Only about 2% to 3% of people in the U.S. have this ...

People who inherit two copies of a gene variant called APOE4 have a 60% chance of developing Alzheimer’s by age 85. Only about 2% to 3% of people in the U.S. have this genetic profile, and most of ...

For decades, scientists around the world have been attempting to uncover the root causes of Alzheimer's disease, a condition that slowly steals memory, independence, and identity. Despite countless ...

People who inherit two copies of a gene variant called APOE4 have a 60% chance of developing Alzheimer's by age 85. Only about 2% to 3% of people in the U.S. have this genetic profile, and most of ...