News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience
— News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience
by Judy George, Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today
September 1, 2026
• 2 min read
A new APOE-independent multi-ancestry polygenic risk score for Alzheimer's disease was associated with cognitive decline and neuropathological hallmarks in a study of diverse populations. (Nature Genetics)
A gene involved in the brain’s overnight cleaning system may change how strongly poor sleep affects Alzheimer’s-related brain…
Researchers have uncovered a possible reason why the Alzheimer’s risk gene APOE4 can disrupt the brain long before memory…
There's something special about the APOE2 variant of the APOE (apolipoprotein E) gene: People who carry it tend to live longer,…
News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience
As tau builds up in our brains, non-REM brain waves necessary for memory formation become erratic.
A rare APOE2 gene variant offers protection against brain cell aging. This gene helps brain cells repair DNA damage and resist…
