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Breakthrough Blood Test for Alzheimer's Unveiled in Kerala

2/11/2026

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Kerala's National Research Conference highlighted a breakthrough in Alzheimer's detection using blood-based metabolic signatures for non-invasive screening, potentially aiding Kerala's ageing population.
Aneesa P. A. from Cochin University highlighted how geography, diet, and genetics shape metabolic profiles linked to the disease.
The conference also discussed inheritance mechanisms and the integration of data science with classical biology.
Kerala's demographic transition poses health challenges as a large elderly population faces rising concerns.

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Kerala's National Research Conference highlighted a breakthrough in Alzheimer's detection using blood-based metabolic signatures for non-invasive screening, potentially aiding Kerala's ageing population.
Aneesa P. A. from Cochin University highlighted how geography, diet, and genetics shape metabolic profiles linked to the disease.
The conference also discussed inheritance mechanisms and the integration of data science with classical biology.
Kerala's demographic transition poses health challenges as a large elderly population faces rising concerns.