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Alzheimer's gene 'diabetes link'
"Scientists say they have identified a possible genetic link between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.
It has been known for some time that people with diabetes have a much higher risk of developing Alzheimer's, but not why this is so.
Now US researchers writing in Genetics say a study of worms has indicated a known Alzheimer's gene also plays a role in the way insulin is processed.
Dementia experts said more work in humans was now needed."
made me smile, read more here
The Worms Crawl In,
The Worms Crawl Out,
They scramble your brain,
Now that's a fact.
... sing along now.
"Scientists say they have identified a possible genetic link between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.
It has been known for some time that people with diabetes have a much higher risk of developing Alzheimer's, but not why this is so.
Now US researchers writing in Genetics say a study of worms has indicated a known Alzheimer's gene also plays a role in the way insulin is processed.
Dementia experts said more work in humans was now needed."
made me smile, read more here
The Worms Crawl In,
The Worms Crawl Out,
They scramble your brain,
Now that's a fact.
... sing along now.