An early test for Alzheimer's disease
Melanie Campbell sees the eyes as a window to the brain, where the presence of amyloid beta proteins in the neural layers of the retina may lead to an early and definitive test for Alzheimer’s disease.
Melanie Campbell sees the eyes as a window to the brain, where the presence of amyloid beta proteins in the neural layers of the retina may lead to an early and definitive test for Alzheimer’s disease.
By Staff Communications & Public AffairsRead more about Melanie's research on an early test for Alzheimer's.
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Non-invasive and accessible testing can detect symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease long before symptoms occur
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