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  • The apolipoprotein E (ApOE) ε4 allele is linked to amyloid buildup and memory deficits.
  • Understanding ApOE's impact on everyday memory is crucial for early cognitive decline detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of ApOE genotype on memory for everyday activities.
  • To explore the relationship between ApOE genotype, medial temporal lobe (MTL) volume, and memory performance.

Main Methods:

  • Two studies involving participants aged 20-79.
  • Participants watched movies of daily activities and completed memory tests.
  • Saliva samples for genetic analysis and MRI scans (Study 2) were collected.

Main Results:

  • Older ApOE ε4 carriers exhibited worse everyday memory compared to noncarriers.
  • ApOE ε4 carriers in Study 2 had smaller MTL volumes.
  • MTL volume mediated the association between ApOE genotype and everyday memory.

Conclusions:

  • ApOE genotype influences everyday memory performance in older adults.
  • These findings suggest a preclinical marker for cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease risk.
  • Everyday memory tasks may serve as a clinical tool for identifying individuals at risk for MTL atrophy.