Psychology & Intimacy A major Alzheimer’s risk gene may shrink brain cells years before symptoms October 6, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker For decades, medical researchers have understood that genetics play a profound role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that currently affects millions of individuals globally. Among…
Psychology & Intimacy A major Alzheimer’s risk gene may shrink brain cells years before symptoms September 29, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Millions of individuals worldwide carry APOE4, widely recognized by the scientific community as the single strongest genetic risk factor for the development of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Despite its prevalence—affecting approximately…
