Unraveling genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease
The strongest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease may impair the brain’s ability to convert its primary fuel source into usable energy, finds a study of female mice. The research suggests therapeutic strategies that promote brain energy conversion in risk gene carriers could help to reduce risk or delay onset of the disease.
Original source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180702133901.htm
