A Note from the Curator

Over 15 years ago, I was tested by a doctor and discovered I have the ApoE4,4 genotype. At the time, very little information was available. My doctor's theory was that ApoE4 related to aluminium buildup in the brain, and they were promoting chelation therapy.

I sought my own information, which was sparse, so I established a daily Google search for news and articles on the topic. Today, I'm sharing my database of over 4,000 articles, papers, and news stories on ApoE4. I've made them searchable for others who, like me, wish to dig deeper into the topic.

ApoE4 Database Search

This site provides a searchable database of news articles and research related to the ApoE4 genotype, a key genetic risk factor for dementia. This resource is curated from over a decade of news alerts to help researchers, families, and individuals stay informed.

Showing the 20 most recent articles from a database of 2162.

NIH funds USC team to develop a selective Alzheimer's drug for APOE4 carriers

The team, led by Hussein Yassine of the Keck School of Medicine of USC, is investigating why some carriers of the APOE4 gene - the strongest ...

| Wed, 24 Sep 2025 02:41:10 -0700

A new amyloid-lowering therapy is now available for people living with early Alzheimer's ...

... (APOE4) non-carriers or heterozygotes.1,2 Beta amyloid evidence consistent with Alzheimer's disease should be confirmed using a validated test ...

| Wed, 24 Sep 2025 02:41:10 -0700

TGA approves registration of lecanemab (LEQEMBI)

... APOE4 gene), safety had not been satisfactorily established for patients who carry one copy of the APOE4 gene (APOE4 heterozygous carriers).

| Wed, 24 Sep 2025 02:41:10 -0700

APOE4-APP interactions exert early influences on cerebrovascular structure and function ...

Background: APOE4 and APP are two of the main genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease (AD). Although there have been suggestions that these ...

| Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:32:01 -0700

Poor sleep may nudge the brain toward dementia, researchers find - Primedia Plus

Scientists suspect ApoE4 amplifies the damage of sleepless nights by slowing the overnight clearance of amyloid and making blood vessels more ...

| Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:32:01 -0700

Pluripotent Cells Expressing APOE4 Exhibit a Pronounced Pro-Apoptotic Phenotype ... - MDPI

MDPI ... APOE4 allele. In this study, we investigated the impact of APOE4 on NF-κB signaling in induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. Our results indicate ...

| Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:17:58 -0700

Rethinking Alzheimer's: Why this common gene variant is bad for your brain

The genetic variant APOE4, carried by one-fifth of the world's people, substantially boosts Alzheimer's risk. But scientists have been puzzled ...

| Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:40:22 -0700

This simple diet could help protect memory, even with Alzheimer's genes: Study - webindia123

People with two copies of the APOE4 variant (called APOE4 homozygous) have a 12-fold higher risk of Alzheimer's than those without. To explore how ...

| Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:40:22 -0700

APOE4 genotype and MAPT haplotype modify repetitive head impact biomarkers in retired ...

Here, we tested whether APOE4 and MAPT H1/H2 haplotypes function as genetic modifiers of biomarker trajectories in 111 retired professional fighters ...

| Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:39:02 -0700

Poor sleep may nudge the brain toward dementia, researchers find - Down To Earth

This increases the risk of cognitive decline, especially in individuals with the ApoE4 gene, a known risk factor for Alzheimer's. Staring at the ...

| Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:39:02 -0700

The Neurolipid Atlas: a lipidomics resource for neurodegenerative diseases | Nature Metabolism

A common variant in ApoE, ApoE4, is the major genetic risk factor for AD, which increases the risk for AD from 3–4-fold (heterozygosity) to 14-fold ( ...

| Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:39:02 -0700

Scientists find physical exercise can reduce risk of developing dementia - ABC News

ApoE4 is the strongest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease and dementia. What is the ApoE4 gene that Chris Hemsworth has?

| Sun, 21 Sep 2025 18:20:17 -0700

Microplastics Linked to Worsening Alzheimer's Symptoms in Mice - ScienceAlert

... APOE4 that consumed microplastics did begin showing signs of cognitive decline. Mice with the APOE3 gene, and APOE4 mice that hadn't been exposed ...

| Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:09:20 -0700

Microplastics from takeaway boxes may be fuelling Alzheimer's, study says - Daily Record

The research involved examining mice that had been genetically modified to include the naturally occurring gene APOE4- a gene often associated with a ...

| Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:09:20 -0700

Microplastics may worsen memory, thinking problems in Alzheimer's risk mice - NewsBytes

... (APOE4). Mice without this gene, or those not exposed to microplastics, didn't show these issues. Male mice show apathy, females have memory issues.

| Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:09:20 -0700

Plastic Particles In Food May Raise Alzheimer's Risk, Study Finds - Menafn.com

... APOE4 gene, a genetic variant linked to a higher likelihood of developing the disease. A Gene–Environment Interaction. To test the impact, Ross and ...

| Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:09:20 -0700

High-Impact Pain Predicts Subjective Cognitive Decline and Interacts with APOE4 Genotype ...

High-impact pain also predicted an increased risk of objective cognitive impairment, particularly in individuals without the APOE4 allele. The ...

| Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:18:28 -0700

High-Impact Pain Predicts Subjective Cognitive Decline and Interacts with APOE4 Genotype ...

The aHR for objective cognitive impairment compared to no or low-impact pain was 1.21 (95% CI: 1.07, 1.36) in APOE4-negative individuals, controlling ...

| Tue, 16 Sep 2025 22:26:06 -0700

Coconut oil's role in Alzheimer's and depression - KevinMD.com

The APOE4 variant is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and cardiovascular issues. Depression. In 2023, Chinese researchers ...

| Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:45:18 -0700

Apolipoprotein E Alleles and Motor Signs in Older Adults with Alzheimer's Dementia

APOE4 may have a protective effect. Keywords: Alzheimer's dementia; apolipoprotein E; bradykinesia; gait; motor signs; posture; rigidity; tremor.

| Sun, 14 Sep 2025 05:37:08 -0700