Study links major Alzheimer’s risk gene to lower childhood IQ

A provocative new study is suggesting a gene variant strongly associated with increased Alzheimer's risk in later life could affect cognitive health in childhood. The research reveals those carrying the gene score slightly lower on IQ tests in childhood, implying cognitive decline is apparent at a younger age than ever previously realized.

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Category: Medical

Tags:

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Brain
• Child
• Dementia
• Genetics
• Intelligence
• iQ

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