APOE2 may protect the brain from Alzheimer’s and aging

GymNews newsroom brief · 10h ago · 1 min read · via sciencedaily.com

The longevity-linked APOE2 gene appears to protect brain cells by reducing DNA damage and helping neurons recover from stress. The finding could open a new path toward treatments that mimic APOE2’s defenses in people at higher genetic risk for Alzheimer’s.

The longevity-linked APOE2 gene appears to protect brain cells by reducing DNA damage and helping neurons recover from stress. The finding could open a new path toward treatments that mimic APOE2’s defenses in people at higher genetic risk for Alzheimer’s. This story matters for Health & Wellness readers tracking gym. Reported by sciencedaily.com. Read the full original at the source link below.

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