Superagers' Genes May Explain Their Exceptional Brain Health

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Source: MedPage Today

Original: https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/alzheimersdisease/119472...

Published: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:39:49 -0500

Superagers are adults in their 80s and older with the memory capacity of much younger people. They had a higher frequency of gene variants that protect against Alzheimer's disease. At the same time, they showed a lower frequency of genes considered harmful. This data comes from an analysis of their genetic profile. The study identified these genetic differences as key to their exceptional brain health.