APOE2 may protect the brain from Alzheimer’s and aging

ScienceDaily reports that the APOE2 gene, long linked to longevity, appears to protect brain cells by reducing DNA damage and helping neurons recover from stress. This discovery could pave the way for treatments that mimic APOE2's protective mechanisms in people at higher genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease.

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