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Ashleigh Barrett-Young: Otago University researcher on the investigation of biomarkers as an indication of Alzheimer's

Published: July 16, 2023, 9:50 p.m.

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A new angle of Alzheimer\\u2019s research is being investigated.

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Biomarkers are a molecule found in blood, other body fluids, and tissues that are an indicator of an abnormal process, condition, or disease, and could be a tell-tale sign of Alzheimer\\u2019s.

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Otago University Researcher Dr Ashleigh Barrett-Young says that while there are several biomarkers could indicate Alzheimer\\u2019s, it\\u2019s still unknown whether there is a single one \\u2014or several\\u2014 that are good indications in the pre-clinical or undiagnosed population.

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She says that a majority of Alzheimer\\u2019s research has been done on those already showing symptoms, and while this is still useful information, if someone is already showing symptoms they don\\u2019t need a biomarker to tell them they have the disease.

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