IVIC scientists develop tests for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's

Published at: 18/02/2025 12:41 PM

Researchers from the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC) are making progress in the development of a kit for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's, said Gabriela Jiménez, the sector vice-presidency for Science, Technology and Health.

In a message published on her Telegram channel, she explained that experts have begun tests for the development of such a kit, which, as highlighted by the Minister of Science and Technology, “will open doors to future research on Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases”.

“The project developed by our researchers consists of the use of a biomarker found in saliva and that is related to the protein that accumulates in the brain and causes Alzheimer's disease. A great advantage of this project is its low cost,” he explained.

In this regard, during his participation in the President of the Republic's program “With Maduro +”, he highlighted that Alzheimer's is diagnosed in approximately 7.1% of the female population over 50 years of age and 3% of the male population over 55.

“70% of patients are women, they are grandmothers,” she said, adding that Alzheimer's disease is conditioned by hormonal behavior, a woman's brain and a genetic condition.

Mazo News Team