APOE2 may protect the brain from Alzheimer’s and aging

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The longevity-linked APOE2 gene appears to protect brain cells by reducing DNA damage and helping neurons recover from stress. The finding could open a new path toward treatments that mimic APOE2’s defenses in people at higher genetic risk for Alzheimer’s.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 084856.htm
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