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Re:Puzzle-solving 'doesn't slow down mental decline in older... by danieltillett on Wednesday December 12, 2018 @10:20PM (#18669625)
It is not really a mutant gene, just one of the variant genes found in the human population. Unfortunately the APOE4 variant is rather bad to have and a major risk factor for Alzheimers.

Are you homo or heterozygous for E4?

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Re:Puzzle-solving 'doesn't slow down mental decline in older... by mjfl on Thursday December 13, 2018 @04:14AM (#18670958)
heterozygous
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Re:Puzzle-solving 'doesn't slow down mental decline in older... by danieltillett on Thursday December 13, 2018 @05:01AM (#18671156)
That is good. Your risk is higher, but nowhere near as high as for homozygous E4 carriers. Assuming you are youngish it is a problem a long way off and with luck there will be progress in curing or preventing Alzheimer's before you really have to worry.
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