July 20, 2013

Comparison between a healthy brain, on the left, and one affected by Alzheimer's disease, on the right

A software designed to process images taken by satellites has been adapted to be used in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. This new software, called AlzTools 3D Slicer, was created by a team of Elecnor Deimos in Spain, a company that operates in several fields of advanced technology. Developers have taken advantage of years of experience in developing software on behalf of ESA’s Envisat satellite mission.