DNA aptamers that can transform Alzheimer’s disease detection (IMAGE)

Tokyo University of Science

DNA aptamers that can transform Alzheimer’s disease detection

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Scientists uncover DNA aptamers as promising new tool that can detect neurofilament light chain, a key blood biomarker linked to Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. These findings support the development of compact, affordable biosensors for monitoring brain health.

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Dr. Kaori Tsukakoshi from Tokyo University of Science, Japan, and Dr. Kazunori Ikebukuro from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan

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