一位拥有早期阿尔茨海默氏病基因的人已经避免了25年的这一疾病,为预防提供了科学家的线索。 A man with a gene for early Alzheimer’s has avoided the disease for 25 years, offering scientists clues for prevention.

一名60多岁的男子尽管携带PSEN1 E280A基因突变,但25年来一直没有患老年痴呆症,这种突变通常导致40或50年代老年痴呆症早期发作。 A man in his 60s has remained free of Alzheimer’s for 25 years despite carrying the PSEN1 E280A genetic mutation, which typically causes early-onset Alzheimer’s in the 40s or 50s. 他非凡的抵抗促使科学家 研究他的大脑和生活方式 寻找线索 从而制定新的预防策略 His exceptional resistance is prompting scientists to study his brain and lifestyle for clues that could lead to new prevention strategies. 目前,近700万美国人生活在阿尔茨海默氏病中,预计到2060年将达到1400万,这一罕见案例为在了解和防治这一疾病方面取得突破带来了希望。 With nearly 7 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer’s and projections of 14 million by 2060, this rare case offers hope for breakthroughs in understanding and combating the disease.