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Brain network vulnerability linked to aging, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, diabetes, pollution

Neuroscience News — March 27, 2024, 09:00 PM UTC

Summary: Researchers identified a vulnerable brain network susceptible to aging, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s, influenced by diabetes, air pollution, and alcohol. Examining 161 risk factors in 40,000 individuals revealed genetic links to dementia, XG blood group antigens, and shared X and Y chromosome genes. This study emphasizes the impact of modifiable risk factors like diabetes, air pollution, and alcohol on dementia prevention strategies.

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