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Protein Folding, Alzheimer's

Peter explains how protein folding relates to egg proteins and Alzheimer's, emphasizing the importance of early intervention in treating the disease. Justin highlights the significance of family history and genetics in predicting Alzheimer's susceptibility, shedding light on the complexity of the apoe gene and its isoforms.
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