Blood test tracks osteoarthritis progression more accurately
A new blood test that identifies progression of osteoarthritis in the knee is more accurate than current methods.
Test measures thousands of molecules from 1 blood drop
A new technique can measure thousands of molecules from a single drop of blood. The blood can even be collected at home.
Blood test detects marker of Alzheimer’s neurodegeneration
A new test needs only a blood sample to detect a novel marker of Alzheimer’s disease neurodegeneration, researchers report.
Compound in blood plasma may predict dementia risk
Low levels of ergothioneine, a diet-derived compound in blood plasma, may help identify older adults at risk of developing dementia.
Shape of proteins may point to Parkinson’s disease
The shape of certain proteins in spinal fluid may be a sign of Parkinson’s disease, according to new research.
Spit bacteria differs in college students with suicidal thoughts
College students who reported recent thoughts of suicide have different bacteria in their saliva than those who didn’t, a new study shows.
Blood test may improve lung cancer screening
A new blood test could complement standard methods for lung cancer screening without the need for biopsy, researchers report.
Blood test may improve lung cancer screening
A new blood test could complement standard methods for lung cancer screening without the need for biopsy, researchers report.
There’s a link between gut bacteria and fibromyalgia severity
Researchers have found a link between gut bacteria differences and fibromyalgia severity. The work also points to a biological signature for the disease.
First dinosaurs had a zippy metabolism
The first dinosaurs had metabolisms akin to today’s birds. “Dinosaurs included remarkably swift and agile animals,” says Derek Briggs.