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Genetic Breakthrough Could Delay Alzheimer's Onset by 5 Years

5/6/2025

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Researchers at VIB-KU Leuven have made a groundbreaking discovery, pinpointing genetic mutations in PSEN1, PSEN2, and APP that accurately forecast familial Alzheimer’s disease onset. Their findings, published in Molecular Neurodegeneration, reveal that targeting ?-secretase could potentially delay symptoms by five years, offering hope for tailored treatment approaches for this challenging condition.

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Researchers at VIB-KU Leuven have made a groundbreaking discovery, pinpointing genetic mutations in PSEN1, PSEN2, and APP that accurately forecast familial Alzheimer’s disease onset. Their findings, published in Molecular Neurodegeneration, reveal that targeting ?-secretase could potentially delay symptoms by five years, offering hope for tailored treatment approaches for this challenging condition.