Scientists react to the news that their genes put them at high risk for Alzheimer's

By Jon Hamilton

Published September 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM EDT

People who inherit two copies of a common gene variant are very likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. Learning you are one of those people can be tough. Three scientists are in this situation.

Jon Hamilton

Jon Hamilton is a correspondent for NPR's Science Desk. Currently he focuses on neuroscience and health risks.

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