Scientists Find Alzheimer’s Clues Hidden in the Shape of Blood Proteins

Scientists have developed a new blood test that could spot Alzheimer’s earlier by detecting hidden changes in how proteins fold in the bloodstream. Alzheimer’s disease affects an estimated 7.2 million Americans age 65 and older, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Current diagnostic approaches often focus on measuring the levels of two proteins—amyloid beta (Aβ) and [...]

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