Minnesota researchers create Alzheimer's detection device

 

December 10, 2017



MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — University of Minnesota researchers have created new technology aimed at making it easier to detect the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

Researchers from the Center for Drug Design used a camera to gather images of light interacting with the retina, which can catch Alzheimer's in its early stages, the Minnesota Daily reported.

"Our goal is to detect the disease as early as we can, which will help in the progression and the success of treatments as well as drug discovery," said Swati More, a university professor and co-lead researcher on the project.

The team has been wor...



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