Dementia research news

The latest in dementia treatment and diagnosis

Read our selection of news covering the biggest advancements drug and treatments development, as well as news relating to improving dementia diagnosis and care.

Blood biomarkers for diagnosis

Blood-based biomarkers could be the cost-effective, accurate and non-invasive diagnostic tool that is needed to revolutionise diagnosis.
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The next generation of antibody treatments

The blood-brain barrier acts as a gatekeeper restricting what can and cannot reach the brain. Researchers are designing treatments to cross the blood-brain barrier more effectively.
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Dementia research updates

Read the latest about dementia research conducted and funded by Alzheimer's Society, as well as the most recent news from the wider dementia research community.

Research highlight

Professor Nathan Davies: My journey into dementia care research

05 November 2025

Faster MRI scans offer new hope for dementia diagnosis

University College London has published a study, part funded by Alzheimer’s Society’s Heather Corrie Impact Fund, which shows it’s possible to cut the time for diagnostic MRI scans for dementia to one third of their standard length.  

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