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New Study Unveils Alzheimer’s Risk Tied More to Mothers Than Fathers

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A study from Mass General Brigham indicates that inheriting Alzheimer’s disease risk from the maternal side is linked to higher amyloid levels in the brain, suggesting potential targets for early prevention in Alzheimer’s disease.

Study by Mass General Brigham indicates that considering sex-specific parental history may be crucial in identifying adults at an increased risk.

A recent study conducted by researchers from Mass General Brigham indicates that the parent from whom a person inherits DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2024.1763

Disclosures: Yang has received personal fees from Genentech, Inc., outside the submitted work. Hohman serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for Vivid Genomics, outside the submitted work. Eli Lilly and Co. funded the A4 Study but had no direct influence in the submitted work.

This work was funded by the United States

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