One in 50 people ‘almost guaranteed’ to develop newly discovered type of genetic dementia, scientists warn
ONE in 50 people could be at risk of a new type of genetic dementia, according to a study.
Researchers found people carrying two copies of the APOE4 gene mutation are “almost guaranteed” to develop Alzheimer’s in old age.
AlamyA genetic mutation present in two to three per cent of people could almost guarantee they get Alzheimer’s disease (stock)[/caption]Tests showed 95 per cent had signs of the disease by age 65.
Two per cent of Westerners are estimated to have two copies of the gene.
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