Research
Genetic variant among Black people linked to hardening of arteries, Alzheimer's disease
The Brief
- Rutgers-Newark researchers report a genetic variant found among people of African descent.
- The variant heightens the link between arterial stiffening, described as 'hardening of the arteries', and Alzheimer's disease.
Why it matters
It points to a genetic factor that may connect vascular aging with Alzheimer's risk in people of African descent, a population often underrepresented in genetic studies.
Who’s affected
- genetics and dementia researchers
- clinicians studying vascular health and cognitive decline
- people of African descent with a stake in Alzheimer's research
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- #alzheimer's
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- #vascular health
Rutgers-Newark researchers have discovered that a genetic variant unique to people of African descent heightens the link between so-called "hardening of the arteries" and Alzheimer's disease.