Team of US researchers find new gene responsible for stroke and dementia
Q. US researchers have found a new set of genes responsible for stroke and dementia. What is this gene called?- Published on 11 Apr 16a. FOXF2
b. FOX42
c. FOXG2
d. None of the above
ANSWER: FOXF2
US researchers have found a new set of genes called FOXF2 which may be responsible for stroke and dementia. The new gene called FOXF2 increases the risk of having a stroke due to a small vessel disease in the brain. Small vessel disease causes stroke and also leads to dementia and is associated with problems of gait and mental health issues like depression.
