Researchers have identified a genetic trait that makes it virtually “guaranteed” a person will get Alzheimer’s, in a discovery that may pave the way to better targeted treatments and earlier diagnoses.
A study found that having two copies of a specific gene makes it almost inevitable that a person will eventually develop symptoms.
Experts said the discovery may help the development of targeted treatments and could enable genetic testing and earlier interventions.
More than 900,000 people have dementia in the UK, the majority of whom have Alzheimer’s. There is no cure for the disease, although treatments have been found to slow its progress.
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@thetimes reports researchers have identified a genetic trait that virtually ‘guarantees’ Alzheimer’s disease.
Huge news!
Understanding more about causes can lead to new and better ways of diagnosing, treating and caring for people in the future. (1/3)https://t.co/NpTyIAt7Pg
— Alzheimer's Society (@alzheimerssoc) May 7, 2024
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