20/11/2025
A Genetic Link: The SORL1 Gene
So far, researchers have identified four major genes connected to inherited forms of Alzheimer’s. To understand the new findings, it helps to look more closely at one of these genes, known as Sorl1. This gene produces a protein called SORLA, which appears to play a crucial role in maintaining healthy brain cell function.
Researchers have discovered a defect in how cells produce exosomes, a problem linked to a mutation found in patients with dementia. They may be incredibly small, but their impact on human health could be enormous. Scientists at Aarhus University have discovered a flaw in how cells produce tiny pa