More info: Alzheimer's breakthrough

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Updated 30 April 2013 at 3:47 am

Melbourne researchers have made a major breakthrough in the race to develop an early detection test for Alzheimers.

An inexpensive diagnostic blood test is now a big step closer to reality after scientists identified a blood marker that can determine the early build-up of a toxic protein in the brain.

The toxin can be detected 17 years before dementia symptoms occur, marking a huge development in the fight against the disease.

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