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How the biggest Alzheimer’s risk gene disrupts the process of insulating neurons

MIT researchers showed that the APOE4 gene variant suppresses molecular signaling needed for oligodendrocytes to myelinate neurons and also demonstrated a proof-of-concept fix.

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How the biggest Alzheimer’s risk gene disrupts the process of insulating neurons
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