A study revealed why certain parts of the brain are particularly vulnerable to Alzheimer's damage. It comes down to the gene APOE, the greatest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. The parts of the brain where APOE is most active are the areas that sustain the most damage, they found.
Washington [US], October 23 (ANI): Poor sleep and Alzheimer's disease are both associated with cognitive decline, and separating out the effects of each has proven challenging, according to a new study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.