Greek scientists design early diagnosis tool for Alzheimer’s

An early diagnosis protocol for Alzheimer’s has been designed by researchers at the Ionian University in Greece, opening the way for the prevention and more effective treatment of the neurodegenerative disorder, which shows rapid deterioration and constitutes growing concern for modern societies. 

The tool for the early diagnosis and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease dysfunctions is unique and has already attracted the strong interest of domestic and foreign pharmaceutical companies.

The research scientists have found the indices and their correlations that lead to an early diagnosis of the disease, through a hybrid diagnostic protocol based on the assessment of individual data. 

A year ago the scientific research team discovered the “electric thrombosis” phenomenon, a mechanism that explains a series of dysfunctions, in the inner membrane of mitochondria affecting their number and operation, largely related with Alzheimer’s.

The team continued the research further by studying the mitochondrial membrane superconductor properties and other measurable biological factors before coming up with the early diagnosis tool for the disease.