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flag A genetic variant linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk in ethnic Chinese, especially with APOE-ε4, accelerates brain damage and cognitive decline.

flag A HKUST study identifies a genetic variant, TREM2 H157Y, that greatly increases Alzheimer’s risk in ethnic Chinese, with effects similar to APOE-ε4. flag Found in about 1 in 200 Chinese with AD, it accelerates cognitive decline and brain damage, especially when combined with APOE-ε4. flag The research, based on the HKCeND Biobank, reveals immune, vascular, and bone-related biomarker disruptions, highlighting the need for diverse genetic studies and personalized approaches to prevention and treatment.

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