Alzheimer´s Gene May Affect Cognition Before Adulthood
(WorldNews Health)

A gene linked to Alzheimer’s Disease may impact cognitive health as early as childhood, according to a new study published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging. The effect appears to be more pronounced in girls. The APOE gene produces a protein, called `apolipoprotein E,` which packages cholesterol and other fats to transport them through the bloodstream. There are three versions, or alleles, of APOE, but the one of...