Friday, February 21, 2025

Scientists Develop Early Alzheimer’s Detection Test – Years Before Symptoms Appear

I hope that test becomes available soon:

“Amyloid-beta is a kindling, and tau is a matchstick. A large percentage of people who have brain amyloid-beta deposits will never develop dementia. But once the tau tangles light up on a brain scan, it may be too late to put out the fire and their cognitive health can quickly deteriorate,” said Karikari. “Early detection of tangle-prone tau could identify the individuals who are likely to develop Alzheimer’s-associated cognitive decline and could be helped with new generation therapies.”

https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-develop-early-alzheimers-detection-test-years-before-symptoms-appear/

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Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: Scientists Discover Key Protein May Prevent Toxic Protein Clumps in the Brain

https://scitechdaily.com/alzheimers-breakthrough-scientists-discover-key-protein-may-prevent-toxic-protein-clumps-in-the-brain/