Scientists Discover Alzheimer’s ‘Clock’

Scientists have developed a model using a blood test to forecast when a person is likely to start having symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) within approximately three to four years. This could be a game-changer for people who know they have this disease running in their family. Details about the “clock” were published in the journal Nature Medicine.

“Recognizing the impact of these additional pathologies is crucial, as they may modify clinical trajectories beyond the core AD pathology.