She was destined to get early Alzheimer's, but didn't - STAT

She was destined to get early Alzheimer's, but didn't - STAT

She was destined to get early Alzheimer’s, but didn’t. Did a rare mutation protect her?

By SHARON BEGLEY

EVAN VUCCI/AP

Scientists think a rare mutation prevented the devastating consequences of the first, a finding that might open up new approaches to treating Alzheimer’s.

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