Scientists discover new type of early-onset Alzheimer’s caused by genes
Alzheimer’s has a number of causes (Picture: Getty/Westend61)Scientists have identified a new form of Alzheimer’s disease, which could help find those who will develop the condition and allow treatment to start earlier.The finding underscores the urgent need for specialised treatment and prevention strategies, they said.Researchers found that almost everyone who carries two copies of the APOE4 gene variant, known as APOE4 homozygotes, are likely to develop signs of the neurological c