Family history of Alzheimer's may alter metabolic gene that increases risk for disease

(Iowa State University) A new Iowa State University study may have identified the link that explains years of conflicting research over a mitochondrial gene and the risk for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found a dramatic difference in the gene's impact on memory, general cognitive function and risk based on a family history of Alzheimer's disease and the length of a specific section of the gene.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news