Stranded dolphins’ brains show common signs of Alzheimer’s disease – study

According to the most extensive study into dementia in odontocetes (toothed whales), the brains of three different species of stranded dolphins show classic markers of human Alzheimer’s.

Stranded dolphins’ brains show common signs of Alzheimer’s disease – study (Owen Humphreys/PA)

The brains of stranded dolphins have some of the changes associated with human Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests.

Scientists suggest their findings may help to explain why some of the species get stranded.