This “Longevity Gene” May Protect the Brain From Aging and Dementia

APOE2 Helps Neurons Repair DNA and Resist AgingScientists have uncovered evidence that APOE2 may help brain cells better withstand stress and age-related damage, revealing a possible biological explanation for its protective effects against Alzheimer’s disease. People with the APOE2 variant of the apolipoprotein E gene are known to have a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and are more likely to live longer […]

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