By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) -People who carry two copies of the APOE4 gene are virtually guaranteed to develop Alzheimer’s and face symptoms at an earlier age, researchers reported on Monday in a study that could redefine such carriers as having a new genetic form of the mind-wasting disease. The reclassification could change Alzheimer’s research, […]
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A subset of Alzheimer’s cases may be caused by two copies of a single gene, new research shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer’s disease — in people who inherit two copies of a worrisome gene. Scientists have long known a gene called APOE4 is one of many things that can increase people’s risk for Alzheimer’s, including simply getting older. The vast majority […]
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure — Walmart will reportedly THROW OUT physical copies of Starfield if no one buys the disks for 3 cents (!) [UPDATED]
What you need to know Walmart will dispose of physical copies of Starfield on February 5, 2024, according to a recent leak. Before discarding the disks, the retailer will reportedly sell physical copies of Starfield for 3 cents. Starfield will continue to be sold digitally and has a large user base, so the move by […]
Richard Osman writes second platinum bestseller with million copies sold in UK
Richard Osman, who left a distinguished career in TV to focus on writing, has achieved platinum status for the second time with his crime novel The Bullet That Missed. The book was among four titles that were honoured at the annual Bestseller Awards at the Ham Yard Hotel in London on Monday evening, having sold […]