Alzheimer’s blood tests predict the average age at which the disease may strike, study finds
Scientific American • 2/19/2026
Summary
A study has found that blood tests can predict the average age at which Alzheimer’s disease may emerge. However, scientists caution that these tests are not yet ready for use in otherwise healthy individuals.
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