{
  "id": 15610617,
  "title": "Why some people escape Alzheimer’s despite carrying a high-risk gene",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/why-some-people-escape-alzheimers-despite-carrying-a-high-risk-gene-15610617",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-19T12:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily Health",
    "slug": "sciencedaily-health",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261018205044.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Scientists have discovered why some people with a high genetic risk of Alzheimer’s remain mentally sharp into their 80s, uncovering a rare mutation that protects the brain from harmful protein buildup. The findings reveal a potential new way to prevent early brain damage and could pave the way for treatments that mimic this natural defense.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}