Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Detecting Alzheimer's Early

A new laser can detect Alzheimer's early.

The only definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is a brain slice from a cadaver -- which is obviously not much help for the living.

But now a new laser that harmlessly penetrates deep into the live brain could help diagnose Alzheimer's before its most tragic effects are apparent.


The laser is not for treating the disease. Just detecting it early. Which that is great.

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