Researchers from the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed the first safe and sensitive way to monitor the production and clearance rates of amyloid beta peptide (Abeta) in the human central nervous system. According to the authors, the new testing process opens a valuable window into the genesis of Alzheimer’s disease that, in addition to helping scientists better understand the origins of the condition, will likely help them improve its diagnosis and treatment.
