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EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 20 MIN

How_the_Alzheimer_s_gene_saved_our_ancestors

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In Modern Health, we explore how genetic variants linked to Alzheimer’s disease today may have offered survival advantages in ancient environments. Learn how evolution, immunity, and brain biology can produce trade-offs that shape modern disease risk. #ModernHealth #Alzheimers #Genetics #Evolution #BrainHealth #Podcast

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