Researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have discovered a genetic mutation in a small mitochondrial protein that may promote longevity, preserve cognitive function, and protect against Alzheimer's disease among carriers of APOE4, a gene associated with a dramatic increase in the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
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