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Research links sleep, genes to early Alzheimer
The study demonstrates that sleep habits and genetics, particularly the AQP4 gene, jointly influence early brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease. The findings show that shorter sleep duration is linked to faster loss of gray matter and structural transformations in the brain, especially in individuals carrying certain variants of the AQP4 gene. This contributes to a more rapid decline in cognitive function. The research underscores the importance of developing preventive strategies tailored to genetic profiles and sleep patterns, highlighting that sleep is a modifiable factor.
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