Researchers Discover Where the Earliest Signs of Alzheimer's Occur in the Brain

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have for the first time shown where in the brain the earliest signs of Alzheimer's occur.ByAlzheimer's Reading RoomThe discovery could potentially become significant to future Alzheimer's research while contributingto improved diagnostics."A big piece of the puzzle in Alzheimer's research is now falling into place."We did not know where in the brain the earliest stages of the disease could be detected.We now know which parts of the brain are to be studied to eventually explain why the disease occurs."What is the Difference Between Alzheimer ’s and DementiaSubscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading RoomEmail:New research shows where in the brain the earliest signs of Alzheimer's occurResearchers at Lund University in Sweden have for the first time convincingly shownwhere in the brain the earliest signs of Alzheimer's occur.The discovery could potentially become significant to future Alzheimer's research while contributing to improved diagnostics.In Alzheimer's, the initial changes in the brain occur through retention of the protein, β-amyloid (beta-amyloid).The process begins 10-20 years before the first symptoms become noticeable in the patient.5 Best Memory Tests for Alzheimer's and DementiaIn Nature Communications,a research team headed by Professor Oskar Hansson at Lund University has now presented results showing where in the brain the initial accumulation of β-amyloid occurs.It is in the inner parts of the brain, within one of the b...
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