Early Warning System?

The new study, led by investigators at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital and published April 5 in PNAS, revealed that these disrupted connections were present years before signs of cognitive impairment were observed. The researchers hope that their findings may eventually lead to strategies for earlier detection of Alzheimer’s disease.

O novo estudo, liderado por pesquisadores da Harvard Medical School e do Massachusetts General Hospital e publicado em 5 de abril na PNAS, revelou que essas conexões interrompidas estavam presentes anos antes de serem observados sinais de comprometimento cognitivo. Os pesquisadores esperam que suas descobertas possam levar a estratégias para a detecção precoce da doença de Alzheimer.

Sistema de alerta antecipado?