In addition to the Alzheimer’s study, Akili is conducting clinical trials researching ADHD, autism, and depression. While it may seem unlikely that one game could be used to identify such a broad range of disorders, Martucci explains that interference processing is a key component of executive functioning—essentially, goal-directed behavior and the faculties necessary to reach those goals. “If you’re overcome by interference, if you’re highly distractible, many of your other faculties under executive function start to degrade,” Martucci says. “We’re targeting the weak link in the system.” While the Alzheimer’s study will attempt to identify patients, other clinical trials will determine whether a regimen of game play can provide cognitive benefits.