His genes forecast Alzheimer's. His brain had other plans.

His genes forecast Alzheimer's. His brain had other plans.

Doug Whitney was supposed to develop Alzheimer's by 50. Now scientists are trying to understand why his brain remains healthy at 75.

His genes forecast Alzheimer’s. His brain had other plans. – DG Verifications & Stats

Ione and Doug Whitney, February, 2025. Megan Farmer, WashU Medicine Megan Farmer, WashU Medicine People who inherit one very rare gene mutation are virtually guaranteed to develop Alzheimer’s before they turn 50. Except for Doug Whitney. “I’m 75 years old, and I think I’m functioning fairly well,” says Whitney, who lives near Seattle. “I’m still not showing any of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s.” Now a team of scientists is trying to understand how…

His genes forecast Alzheimer’s. His brain had other plans.

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