New compound flips memory back on in Alzheimer's cases

#21

Please move this to a new or a more appropriate thread .

What single change to the research effort on Alzheimer’s could make the greatest difference ?
Seems like gene modification from ApoE4 to ApoE2 should be on the table.

Flipping a Switch on APOE Reverses Alzheimer’s Risk | Technology Networks

The FDA has approved several gene therapies for various conditions, including treatments for sickle cell disease, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and certain types of cancer.

Envision a world where people are tested for Apo E type, and then treated with the Apo E gene therapy. What would the health care benefit be to saving millions of people from Alzheimer’s ?
Rather than focusing on relatively rare genetic diseases, why not put the money where it can make the greatest difference for society. Apo E4 is one of these. Candidates for other targets of the highest impact for gene therapy ?

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#22

Whenever I’m feeling lazy, which is often, I try to get up and moving, the only proven way to ward off dementia. The music helps.

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#23

Plus, you spend quality time at the gym.

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