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The Gene That Puts You at a Higher Risk of Developing Alzheimer's Disease

Millions of Americans are taking genetic tests to see if they have the APOE 4 gene. Healthcare reporter Julie Steenheisen spoke to one biotech executive who did the test and changed her life. Wendy Nelson is a fascinating woman. She also happens to have two copies of gene that puts her at extremely high risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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