Sleep Habits Can Influence Effects of Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Genes
New research from Edith Cowan University indicates that sleep habits significantly influence the impact of Alzheimer's risk genes, specifically AQP4 variants. Poor sleep quality may accelerate grey matter loss in individuals carrying these genetic mutations.
Why it matters
Highlights a modifiable lifestyle factor that could potentially mitigate the progression of neurodegenerative diseases in genetically predisposed individuals.
Research led by Edith Cowan University in Australia suggests the impact of genetic mutations that impact Alzheimer’s disease risk are influenced by a person’s sleep habits.
Scientific reporting based on peer-reviewed research findings.
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