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Read the latest news about research and scientific resultats on Alzheimer's disease at the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC).

18 Feb | 2026

BBRC researchers take part in a Nature Aging study validating blood biomarkers in diverse populations

The study strengthens the validity of blood-based biomarkers for detecting Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in diverse population settings, representing a key step towards more accessible and equitable diagnosis

12 Feb | 2026

Study links locus coeruleus status to deep sleep quality in aging and Alzheimer's disease

This research describes new mechanisms linking the locus coeruleus to deep sleep and reveals differences according to sex and cerebral vascular status.

09 Feb | 2026

A standardised protocol reduces post-lumbar puncture headache after cerebrospinal fluid extractions

The study analysed 1147 lumbar punctures performed on 724 participants in the ALFA study

18 Dec | 2025

BBRC researchers contribute to landmark Springer Volume on biomarkers of neurodegenerative disorders

The book is leading reference on biomarkers shaping diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy development in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

03 Nov | 2025

New study reveals sex differences in cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease prior to symptom onset

These findings reinforce the robustness of current CSF tools for early detection while encouraging sex-aware interpretation when tracking disease biology over time

25 Sep | 2025

We confirm the use of the p-tau217 blood biomarker to detect Alzheimer's disease in its early stages

The international study shows that this biomarker allows detection of the presence of amyloid beta deposits, a key pathology in the development of the disease, in individuals without cognitive impairment

31 Jul | 2025

Combining diet, physical exercise, cognitive training, and a green tea compound reduces the risk of dementia

A clinical trial conducted jointly by the Research Institute of Hospital del Mar and the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center, concludes that combining a healthy lifestyle program with epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a natural compound found in green tea, could offer sustained cognitive benefits in people at high risk of developing Alzheimer’s dise

22 Jul | 2025

Sleep fragmentation alters brain structure, especially in women

This research achieved a more precise measurement of sleep quality thanks to the combined use of actigraphy, brain MRI scans, and biomarker analysis.

15 Jul | 2025

We are part of an international consortium that publishes the largest proteomic analysis of neurodegenerative diseases ever carried out

The international consortium has analyzed almost 40,000 biological samples to identify biomarkers in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, and other neurodegenerative diseases.