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

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.

03 Jul | 2025

The death of a partner and financial stress have been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and differences in brain structure

This study suggests that certain stressful life events can impact brain health differently depending on gender and educational level

26 May | 2025

New blood biomarker panel accurately detects early Alzheimer’s risk

This fully automated blood test could become a scalable, minimally invasive tool to detect and monitor Alzheimer’s-related changes long before symptoms appear.