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APOE: the gene that makes you age faster… or slower?

20 août 2025

APOE: the gene that makes you age faster… or slower?
By Ana Espino | Published on August 20, 2025 | 2 min read


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Normal aging is accompanied by progressive cognitive and biological changes, distinct from the alterations observed in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. However, the molecular mechanisms governing this process remain incompletely understood. Current approaches struggle to explain why some individuals preserve cognitive functions, while others experience marked decline despite no diagnosed pathology.

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Scientific reference

Florczak-Wyspiańska, J., et al. (2025). The APOE Gene Cluster in Normal Aging. Journal of integrative neuroscience, 24(7), 36401

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