Alzheimer’s, a gene that protects against the disease, was discovered
The gene, a kind of protective “shield” for the brain, was identified by experts at Columbia University, who analysed the genetic heritage of around 11,000 people. According to the Istituto Superiore di Sanità, more than one million people in Italy would have to deal with a more or less severe form of cognitive impairment. And there would be around 600,000 patients with actual Alzheimer’s disease.