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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

Adapted from Duke University, Futurity CC BY 4.0

Photo by National Cancer Institute, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
77 words
  • 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

  • detectfind something that is hidden or small
  • nasalconnected to the nose or inside the nose
  • swabsmall stick used to take a sample
  • cellsmall living parts that make up a body
    cells
  • treatmentmedical 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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