According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 5 million Americans are living with this debilitating disease, which causes severe memory loss and the rapid degeneration of cognitive abilities. Their family and friends are also affected.
A recent study conducted by researchers at Iowa State University may have identified the missing link between a metabolic gene and Alzheimer’s Disease, a connection that has eluded scientists for years. Led by Auriel Willette, an assistant professor of food science and human nutrition, the study concluded that family history can alter the behavior of TOMM40, explaining inconsistencies in previous research.