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Aarhus University

Professor Thomas Willnow

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Professor Thomas Willnow from Aarhus University is behind the study that uncovers why the so-called “Alzheimer’s gene”, APOE4, significantly increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. It turns out the gene prevents cells from utilizing alternative energy sources when they are no longer able to absorb glucose — a discovery that could pave the way for entirely new treatment options in the future.

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Photo: Pablo Castagnola, Max Delbrück Center

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