Chapter
The Genetic Components That Increase the Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
25:15 - 30:44 (05:29)
A discussion about the APOE gene and how it has twice the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease; for more complicated things such as educational attainment and height, there isn't just one gene that has a considerable effect.
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The APOE gene has been linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, but there is no one gene that has a significant effect on intelligence.
25:15 - 30:44 (05:29)
Genetics
Summary
The APOE gene has been linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, but there is no one gene that has a significant effect on intelligence. Environmental interventions, such as breastfeeding, remain uncertain in their impact on intelligence.