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Nasal swab may detect Alzheimer’s early — Level A1 — man in white dress shirt using white and black machine

Nasal swab may detect Alzheimer’s earlyCEFR A1

20 Mar 2026

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Adapted from Duke University, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by National Cancer Institute, Unsplash

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  • Alzheimer’s disease affects many people around the world today.
  • It is hard to detect in the very early stage.
  • A new nasal swab may help find early biological signs.
  • The swab takes living cells from high inside the nose.
  • A clinician uses a numbing spray and tiny brush first.
  • The test can show changes before thinking problems start.
  • Researchers compared samples from people with and without signs.
  • Scientists hope the swab will allow earlier treatment for patients.

Difficult words

  • detect — find something that is hidden or small
  • nasal — connected to the nose or inside the nose
  • swab — small stick used to take a sample
  • cell — small living parts that make up a body
    cells
  • treatment — medical care to help a sick person

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Discussion questions

  • Would you try a nasal swab test?
  • Do you think early tests are helpful?
  • Have you had a medical test like this before?

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