How our lab is helping develop an Alzheimer’s test that can be done at home

These tests could be done at home, making Alzheimer's diagnosis more accessible. nito/ Shutterstock

Imagine diagnosing one of the most challenging neurological diseases with just a quick finger-prick, a few drops of blood and a test sent in the post. This may sound like science fiction, but we are hoping our research could soon help it become a reality.

Our team at the UK Dementia Research Institute’s Biomarker Factory at UCL are part of the global effort working to develop and validate a test for Alzheimer’s disease.