Newly evolved, uniquely human gene variants protect older adults from cognitive decline

Monday, November 30, 2015 - 15:50 in Biology & Nature

Many human gene variants have evolved specifically to protect older adults against neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases, thus preserving their contributions to society, report researchers.

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