Mechanism uncovered for major genetic risk factor of Alzheimer's disease

Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 15:31 in Psychology & Sociology

Scientists have made new insights into how apoE4 might be involved. In a new study, researchers report that apoE4-dependent learning and memory deficits are caused by loss of a specific type of neuron in the learning and memory center of the brain.

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