That view is informed by data on the first wave of successful anti-amyloid-beta antibodies. Roche is hoping to improve on those molecules by pairing its antibody with technology for crossing the ...

An illustration depicts cells in an Alzheimer’s-affected brain, with abnormal levels of beta amyloid protein clumping together to form plaques that collect between neurons and disrupt cell function.

Although there are many outstanding questions about Alzheimer’s and a significant lack of effective drugs, scientists believe a protein called amyloid-beta plays an important role in the condition.

“These exciting preliminary findings hint very clearly at the potential role of lowering beta amyloid in prevention ... Bateman RJ, Li Y, McDade EM, et al. Safety and efficacy of long-term ...

"These exciting preliminary findings hint very clearly at the potential role of lowering beta amyloid in prevention of Alzheimer's disease," said Maria C. Carrillo, PhD, Alzheimer's Association ...

Labcorp's pTau-217/Beta Amyloid 42 Ratio blood test meets the performance criteria to confirm amyloid pathology consistent with Alzheimer's disease BURLINGTON, N.C., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire ...