Scientists have found an unexpected use for virtual reality headsets: to help pinpoint people who may later develop Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from the University of Cambridge have found that using virtual reality (VR) devices can help identify those at risk of developing Alzheimer's much earlier. By creating simulated environments within VR headsets to test navigational skills, neuro-scientists have been able to link poor performance with early signs of the disease. The study, published in Nature Communications, is part of a larger project called Virtual Reality for Neurodegenerative Diseases (VRND).
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have found that using virtual reality (VR) devices can help identify those at risk of developing Alzheimer's much earlier. By creating simulated environments within VR headsets to test navigational skills, neuro-scientists have been able to link poor performance with early signs of the disease. The study, published in Nature Communications, is part of a larger project called Virtual Reality for Neurodegenerative Diseases (VRND).