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Nilima Marshall & Abbie Meehan

Alzheimer's could be detected by taste and smell long before signs of memory loss

Scientists in the UK are currently researching a taste and smell assessment that could help screen people who have Alzheimer's disease long before they develop memory loss symptoms.

The research is being led by WMG at the University of Warwick, and will use a machine that will be able to create flavours accurately, reports Wales Online.

The aim of the test is for participants to smell and drink different flavour solutions, and be able to describe them.

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