Explore how tau-targeting drug Diranersen and a newly diversified research pipeline are reshaping Alzheimer's treatment and slowing cognitive decline.

For decades, we’ve treated Alzheimer’s like a collapsing building. We usually don’t call the engineers until the roof is already caving in—when memory loss is so severe that it disrupts daily life. The medical criteria from 1984, which set the standard for diagnosis for a long time, were built on this "end-stage" philosophy. By the time we diagnosed the disease, the damage was often irreparable.

When you or someone you love starts becoming a bit forgetful or feels like they are in a "fog," it is natural for your mind to jump to the scariest conclusion: Alzheimer's. That anxiety can be overwhelming, making every misplaced set of keys or forgotten name feel like a major warning sign.