Finding the early signs of Alzheimer's disease

Thursday 21st May 2026

New research from the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has uncovered another clue to potentially identifying Alzheimer's disease early.

Using data from the Dunedin Study's age 45 assessments, researchers investigated a specific biomarker in blood plasma, ptau181, which has been shown in other studies to be strongly associated with Alzheimer’s disease in later life.

For more, including an interview with lead author Ashleigh Barrett-Young, click here