Researchers have discovered a rare genetic trait that could delay the onset of Alzheimer's in people who face an overwhelming risk of developing the mind-robbing disease. A study published ...

Researchers have found that a new rare genetic trait could delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Scientists have reported that 27 members of an extended Colombian family, who carried a genetic ...

In a family of 15 people in northern Italy, six developed late-onset Alzheimer’s disease – and when researchers ran genetic tests, all six had a rare mutation in a protein-coding gene known as ...

The strongest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease may impair the brain's ability to convert its primary fuel source into usable energy, finds a study of female mice. The research suggests ...

Managing Alzheimer's disease risk factors as potential new treatments emerge 06:17. Scientists studying a family plagued by early-in-life Alzheimer's found some carry a genetic oddity that delays ...

This modifier gene can delay Alzheimer’s onset by as much eight to 10 years. But it doesn’t provide complete protection — we haven’t seen anyone with the PSEN1 mutation who escapes ...

The News. The man should have gotten Alzheimer’s disease in his early 40s — he had a gene mutation that guaranteed it, or so it seemed. Scans of his brain even revealed severe atrophying and ...

Researchers have made another breakthrough in their effort to help Alzheimer’s patients, as Boston scientists on Monday reported they have found a new genetic variant that protects against Al… ...

Resistance Training May Prevent or Delay Alzheimer’s Disease, Study Suggests This type of exercise could significantly boost your brain health. By Madeleine Haase Published: Jul 16, 2023 7:30 AM EDT ...

In a family of 15 people in northern Italy, six developed late-onset Alzheimer’s disease – and when researchers ran genetic tests, all six had a rare mutation in a protein-coding gene known as ...

That odd gene pair appeared to shield her, staving off her genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s. Quiroz’s team then tested more than 1,000 extended family members, and identified 27 who ...