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Rare genetic mutation ‘could help stave off early-onset Alzheimer’s’

Researchers found the ‘Christchurch’ gene to have a protective effect in people who are at very high risk of developing the disease.

One copy of a protective ‘Christchurch’ gene can help stave off early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, scientists suggested
One copy of a protective ‘Christchurch’ gene can help stave off early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, scientists suggested (Ben Birchall/PA)
By Nilima Marshall, PA Science Reporter