GENUS Technology

Your brain
cleans itself.
Help it do that.

Anti Alzheimer uses the scientifically validated GENUS method — a precise combination of acoustic (4 Hz) and optical (40 Hz) stimulation to support the brain's glymphatic clearance system and activate microglia. For its functionality, the application needs the ability to set the display refresh rate to 120 Hz!!!

Anti Alzheimer

Why sleep alone
is not enough

Your brain generates toxic metabolic waste every second. The glymphatic system — the brain's unique waste-clearance network — removes it during sleep. The key lies in the right frequency.

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The Glymphatic System

During deep non-REM sleep, the interstitial space between neurons expands by up to 60%. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flows through the tissue, flushing out amyloid-beta and tau proteins — the key biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease.

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Slow Waves (1–4 Hz)

Fultz et al. (Science, 2019) demonstrated a direct synchronisation: neurons go quiet → blood flows out → CSF pulses inward. The app reinforces this rhythm using 4 Hz amplitude modulation of sound.

3

Gamma Stimulation (40 Hz) & Microglia

MIT research (Prof. Li-Huei Tsai, Nature 2016/2019) showed that 40 Hz visual and acoustic stimulation activates microglia — the brain's immune cells — which physically engulf amyloid plaques.

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Multisensory Effect (GENUS)

Combined light and sound 40 Hz stimulation produces a synergistic effect. Studies in mouse models showed amyloid plaque reduction of up to 63%, with neuroprotection persisting even after stimulation ended.

60%

Expansion of Interstitial Space

The volume of space between neurons increases by this much during deep sleep, enabling CSF to flow through and flush waste.

Nedergaard et al., Science 2013
25–30%

Increase in Slow-Wave Amplitude

The boost in slow-wave activity (SWA) achieved in older adults during synchronised acoustic stimulation.

Papalambros et al., Northwestern 2017
63%

Reduction in Amyloid Plaques

Decrease in amyloid burden in the prefrontal cortex of a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease with combined GENUS 40 Hz stimulation.

Iaccarino et al., Nature 2016

Two frequencies.
One goal.

Anti Alzheimer offers two scientifically grounded protocols that can be combined for maximum effect.

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Acoustic Deep Sleep
Stimulation

Enhancing slow-wave activity for more efficient glymphatic clearance and memory consolidation.

4 Hz · Theta / Delta
  • 4 Hz amplitude modulation — the volume of music or noise rises and falls sinusoidally in sync with theta/delta brain waves (entrainment)
  • Brown Noise — a more pleasant alternative to white noise, with more energy in the bass frequencies
  • Your own relaxing or meditation music with applied modulation
  • Adjustable modulation depth and stimulation intensity
  • Based on the Acoustic Slow-Wave Enhancement method (Northwestern University)

GENUS Microglia
Stimulation

Activating the brain's immune cells for active removal of amyloid plaques using 40 Hz stimulation.

40 Hz · Gamma
  • Optical 40 Hz stimulation optimised for 120 Hz displays — proprietary frame-sequencing algorithm (ABB AAB BAA BBA)
  • Split-screen binocular mode that doubles the effective frequency via signal crossing at the optic chiasm
  • Acoustic 40 Hz stimulation — amplitude modulation or binaural beats on a brown noise carrier
  • VR headset support and direct phone-on-closed-eyelids usage
  • Brightness and display refresh-rate control directly from the app
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Multisensory Entrainment — combining both protocols

Simultaneous optical and acoustic 40 Hz stimulation creates multisensory entrainment. Research from MIT and MGH confirms that the combination of light and sound produces a clearly synergistic effect on amyloid plaque reduction and microglial activation compared with either modality alone. The app supports seamless switching between protocols as well as their concurrent use.

For clinicians
and researchers

Pulsatile clearance and AQP4: Glymphatic flow is driven by arterial pulsation and vasomotion — the rhythmic contraction of blood vessels. The key to efficiency is the Aquaporin-4 (AQP4) protein on astrocyte endfeet surrounding cerebral blood vessels. Fragmented sleep leads to depolarisation of these channels and reduced flushing efficacy.

CSF–EEG synchronisation: Fultz et al. (Science 2019) demonstrated a 1:1 correlation between slow-wave amplitude and the volume of CSF entering the brain. Increasing SWA by 25% strongly predicts a proportionally more vigorous mechanical flush of the parenchyma.

GENUS and microglia: Iaccarino et al. (Nature 2016) and Murdock et al. (Nature 2024) showed that rhythmic 40 Hz stimulation activates microglia via endogenous gamma oscillations in the hippocampus and visual cortex, increasing phagocytosis of amyloid-beta and tau proteins.

Technical implementation of 40 Hz on a 120 Hz display: Directly rendering 40 Hz on a 120 Hz display is non-trivial (120/40 = 3 frames per cycle, yet each state requires 1.5 frames — physically impossible without dithering). The app uses an ABB AAB BAA BBA sequence; thanks to visual persistence (integration time), the brain smooths the asymmetry and perceives a clean 40 Hz oscillation.

Glymphatic Clearance Mechanism

Deep non-REM sleep (SWA enhanced by stimulation) Neurons fire synchronously then go quiet. Slow waves of 1–4 Hz dominate the EEG.
Blood drains from the brain Arterial pulsation and vasomotion create a hydraulic pressure gradient.
CSF is drawn into the interstitium (+60%) AQP4 channels on astrocytes open; cerebrospinal fluid floods the tissue.
Amyloid-β and tau are washed out Toxic proteins enter the perivascular space and drain from the brain.
40 Hz: microglia activated in parallel GENUS stimulation boosts microglial phagocytosis of amyloid plaques.

The science
we stand on

Anti Alzheimer is grounded exclusively in peer-reviewed studies published in leading scientific journals.

2012 · Science Translational Medicine

Discovery of the Glymphatic System

Iliff JJ, Wang M, Liao Y et al. defined the glymphatic system as the functional waste-clearance system of the CNS, dependent on AQP4 channels and sleep.

Glymphatics
2013 · Science

Sleep and Amyloid Clearance

Xie L et al. (Nedergaard lab) demonstrated that glymphatic flushing occurs primarily during sleep and that sleep deprivation immediately elevates amyloid-beta levels in CSF.

Sleep · Amyloid
2016 · Nature

Gamma Oscillations & Amyloid Reduction (GENUS)

Iaccarino HF et al. (MIT, Tsai lab) showed that 40 Hz light stimulation activates microglia in the hippocampus and reduces amyloid burden in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease.

GENUS · 40 Hz
2017 · Frontiers in Neurology

Acoustic Enhancement of Slow Waves in Older Adults

Papalambros NA et al. (Northwestern Univ.) demonstrated a 25–30% increase in SWA amplitude and improved memory consolidation with rhythmic acoustic stimulation synchronised to slow waves.

SWA · Memory
2019 · Science

Pulsatile CSF Flow Coupled to Neural Slow Waves

Fultz NE et al. established a direct link between slow-wave amplitude and the volume of CSF entering the brain — the mechanistic basis for SWA enhancement therapies.

CSF · EEG
2020 · Nature Neuroscience

Glymphatic Failure as a Final Common Pathway to Dementia

Nedergaard M & Goldman SA presented a unified model in which glymphatic dysfunction is the shared terminal pathway leading to neurodegenerative disease.

Dementia · Prevention

Have questions?

The app does not clean the brain directly — it supports the natural glymphatic system that does. Scientific studies (Fultz et al., Science 2019) have confirmed that deep brain flushing occurs only in rhythm with slow brain waves. The app uses acoustic stimulation to strengthen these waves and extend the time spent in that regenerative state.
Relaxation music targets alpha waves or a subjective sense of calm. This app works with 4 Hz amplitude modulation — the volume rises and falls precisely in a sinusoidal rhythm matching theta/delta waves. The brain naturally locks onto this rhythm (entrainment) and synchronises more deeply, facilitating more effective waste drainage.
Yes. Research at Northwestern University demonstrated that acoustic stimulation boosts slow-wave amplitude by 25–30%. Subjects showed improved memory scores and lower amyloid-beta levels in CSF. The studies are published in peer-reviewed journals (Frontiers in Neurology, JAMA Neurology).
No. Anti Alzheimer is designed as a digital prevention and wellness tool. Its aim is to optimise the brain's natural clearance processes, which naturally weaken with age. It does not replace medical care or treatment — it complements it with a non-invasive method of deep-sleep and microglial stimulation.
Pilot clinical trials in patients with mild Alzheimer's dementia have confirmed the safety of the stimulation and its ability to induce gamma oscillations in the brain. The app uses no electric shocks or magnetic fields. People with epilepsy or photosensitivity should consult a physician before use. We recommend using the phone placed directly on closed eyelids, which naturally diffuse the light.
A 120 Hz display offers 3 frames per 40 Hz cycle. Direct rendering would require 1.5 frames per state — physically impossible. The app therefore uses an ABB AAB BAA BBA sequence, giving an average state duration of 1.5 frames. Thanks to the integration latency of the human visual system, the brain smooths out the asymmetry and perceives a clean 40 Hz oscillation.
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Important Notice: Anti Alzheimer is a digital prevention and wellness tool. It is not a medical device within the meaning of EU MDR 2017/745 and is not intended for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of any specific disease. The research cited comes from peer-reviewed publications; findings from animal models may not translate directly to humans. Large-scale clinical GENUS trials are ongoing (MIT, MGH; results expected 2026). Individuals with epilepsy, photosensitivity, or serious neurological conditions should consult a physician before use.