Why some people escape Alzheimer's despite carrying a high-risk gene

Several outlets report on research into why some people with a high-risk Alzheimer's gene do not develop the disease. Coverage cites scientists studying the gene's biggest risk factor and a rare protective variant.

Timeline

1. 19 Oct, 20:20 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 19 Oct, 20:20 UTCScience Daily covers gene resistance study
3. 19 Oct, 20:20 UTCLive Science reports on Alzheimer's genetic risk
4. 19 Oct, 21:46 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

Top sources

• alzheimer's diseaseGoogle Trends
• Scientists are unraveling the biggest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer'sLive Science
• Rare protective gene variant offers clues to Alzheimer’s diseaseYahoo