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·November 7, 2016·5 min read

“Love Hormone” Oxytocin 100 Times Higher in Blood Than Previously Thought

A new measuring method has detected oxytocin at much higher rates in blood serum and plasma than researchers previously thought.

Image shows a nurse drawing blood from an older man.

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·September 10, 2017·4 min read

Breakthrough Study Reveals New Diagnosis for Alzheimer’s

A new method of examining blood plasma allowed researchers to identify specific chemical bonds within the blood. The new technique allowed researchers to accurately distinguish between Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, thus reducing cases of misdiagnosis.

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·June 15, 2020·7 min read

Diluting blood plasma rejuvenates tissue and reverses aging

Diluting the blood plasma of older mice has a stronger rejuvenating effect on the brain, liver, and muscles than transplanting the blood of younger mice.

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·June 19, 2022·3 min read

The Benefits of Exercise in a Pill? Science Is Closer to That Goal

Researchers have identified a molecule in the blood that is produced during exercise. The molecule, Lac-Phe, can effectively reduce food intake and obesity in mouse models.