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Cognitive resilience helps to predict Alzheimer’s dementia

Published: 09/18/2026, 12:00 AM

A scan shows atrophy in the brain (artificially coloured) of a person with Alzheimer’s disease. Credit: Zephyr/SPL Researchers have identified a measure of ‘cognitive resilience’ that can account for some of the striking differences in dementia risk seen in people with similar levels of Alzheimer’s pathology1. Access Nature and 54 other Nature Portfolio journals Get Nature+, our best-value online-access subscription Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout Wang, Z. et al. Nature Med. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-026-04635-9 (2026). Join HZAU's global faculty team to advance research with competitive benefits. Assistant Professor - Marine Biology; dynamic marine biologist whose research advances understanding of marine organisms, habitats, & ecosystems Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (Polymer Materials) Locations: Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, New Delhi or Pune (Hybrid) Appl... Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, New Delhi or Pune (Hybrid)