Ashleigh Barrett-Young: Otago University researcher on the investigation of biomarkers as an indication of Alzheimer's

A new angle of Alzheimer’s research is being investigated. Biomarkers are a molecule found in blood, other body fluids, and tissues that are an indicator of an abnormal process, condition, or disease, and could be a tell-tale sign of Alzheimer’s. Otago University Researcher Dr Ashleigh Barrett-Young says that while there are several biomarkers could indicate Alzheimer’s, it’s still unknown whether there is a single one —or several— that are good indications in the pre-clinical or undiagnosed population. She says that a majority of Alzheimer’s research has been done on those already showing symptoms, and while this is still useful information, if someone is already showing symptoms they don’t need a biomarker to tell them they have the disease. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.