Path of brain’s plaque buildup may be biomarker for Alzheimer’s
Following the direction of amyloid plaque build up in the brain may serve as a biomarker for the early detection of cognitive decline. In fact, the trajectory may be more accurate than the total amount of plaque. Plaque that starts building early in the temporal lobe was strongly linked to cognitive decline.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/07/130715105128.htm