Reposted by Ali Rogin
A man with a gene mutation expected to give him Alzheimer's 25 years ago has somehow escaped that fate. Scientists are exploring why, hoping the answers could help many other people. @aliroginpbs.bsky.social and I discussed this fascinating case on @pbsnews.org www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
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Why one man with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer's disease is defying the odds
Nearly 7 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s and by 2060, experts say that number could be as high as 14 million. Scientists are trying to find out how one man has been able to stave off...