The APOE region or locus is a segment of DNA with several genes in close apposition, including APOE. Its boundaries are not strictly defined, spanning a stretch between 0.2 and 10 Mb long. In 5’ to 3’ ...

What Does Genetic Testing Reveal?Genetic testing for Alzheimer’s typically identifies two types of genes: APOE-e4: APOE is the most prevalent gene associated with Alzheimer’s. APOE-e4 ...

[19] Genetic counselors presented semi-scripted education sessions that described APOE testing and the REVEAL Study research protocol. The possibility of genetic discrimination was mentioned by ...

“The consensus and the guidelines now do not recommend testing for APOE4 and that was because the consensus was that it did ...

For both studies, prospective participants referred to the trial will be required to learn their APOE test results. Only those who learn they have one or two copies will be eligible to participate.