Much of the research that has gone into designing a test for Alzheimer’s disease has focused in on the brain. For example, scientists have tried to use MRI, MRS, and PET scans,as well as measuring the level of certain spinal fluid proteins.
However, new research indicates a quick and painless skin test may prove to be most accurate. The test involves looking in fibroblasts (found in skin cells) for Alzheimer’s-type inflammation.
This goes along with the new concept many scientists have of Alzheimer’s disease: it is not only a disease of the brain, but also the body. In other words, changes seen with Alzheimer’s disease are not only found in the brain but throughout the whole body.
It’ll probably be a couple years before it’s commercially available, though.
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