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New blood test detects 'toxic' protein years before Alzheimer's symptoms emerge
- docmechanic 4y ago"Researchers can detect 'toxic' small aggregates of a particular protein in the blood of individuals with Alzheimer's disease, as well as in individuals who showed no signs of cognitive impairment at the time the blood sample was taken, but who developed it at a later date. This blood test picks up oligomers -- or small, misfolded aggregates -- of the amyloid beta protein, which scientists believe triggers the development of Alzheimer's."
- luis02lopez 4y agoThis is amazing, may be with this we can find more accurate information about what can aid to have this disease.
- c_o_n_v_e_x 4y agoStupid question but is this a test that could be "ordered" if a diagnostic lab was told what to look for?