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Chris Hemsworth reveals he inherits Alzheimer's gene from both parents. What is the ApoE4 gene and what does it mean for his career?

After two decades of acting, Chris Hemsworth revealed he will take a break from his career, after learning he has a much higher-than-average chance of developing Alzheimer's disease. 

The Australian actor learned the news while he was filming a new National Geographic docuseries for Disney+, Limitless, which explores the impacts of time and age.

Throughout the series, Hemsworth undergoes multiple genetic tests to see what his future might have waiting for him.

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