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New Bacteria Discovered in Human Blood

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

Researchers have identified two new species of bacteria in the blood of patients in China. The bacterias are in the Enterobacter genus and are resistant to multiple antibiotics. Enterobacter has previously been linked to meningitis and other serious medical conditions.... Read More...

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Success of Blood Test for Autism Affirmed

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

Researchers have developed a new algorithm that uses data based on metabolites in blood samples to successfully predict if a child is on the autism spectrum. ... Read More...

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Blood and Urine Tests Developed to Indicate Autism in Children

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 19, 2018

Researchers have developed new tests that could help lead to earlier diagnosis of autism.... Read More...

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Vitamin D Levels in Blood May Predict Multiple Sclerosis Risk

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 16, 2017

A simple blood test may help to reveal a person's risk of developing multiple sclerosis, According to a new study, low levels of vitamin D in the blood is linked to a higher risk of developing MS, especially in young and middle aged women.... Read More...

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Blood Test Shows Promise in Detecting Abusive Head Trauma in Infants

Neuroscience NewsApril 10, 2017

Researchers have developed a new blood test that could help to identify infants who may be experiencing bleeding in the brain as a result of abusive head trauma.... Read More...

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Blood Test Can Help Personalize Depression Treatments

Neuroscience NewsJune 17, 2016

A new blood test can accurately predict whether a person will respond to common antidepressants.... Read More...

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Men With High Levels of Urate in Blood Have Lower Risk for Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2016

According to a new study, men with high levels of urate in their blood have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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Some Viruses Not to Blame for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome After All

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 18, 2012

Contrary to previous findings, new research finds no link between chronic fatigue syndrome and the viruses XMRV (xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus) and pMLV (polytropic murine leukemia virus). A study reveals that research that reported patients with chronic fatigue syndrome carried these two viruses was wrong and that there is still no evidence for an infectious cause behind chronic fatigue syndrome.... Read More...

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Toxic Protein Build-up in Blood Shines Light on Fatal Brain Disease

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 17, 2012

A new light-based technique for measuring levels of the toxic protein that causes Huntington's disease (HD) has been used to demonstrate that the protein builds up gradually in blood cells.... Read More...

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Neuroscience

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

Child and adolescent anxiety could be linked to later alcohol problems

Neurology

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

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New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

AI

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Psychology

Eating breakfast with parents is associated with positive body image for teenagers

Child and adolescent anxiety could be linked to later alcohol problems

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blood tests

New Bacteria Discovered in Human Blood

Success of Blood Test for Autism Affirmed

Blood and Urine Tests Developed to Indicate Autism in Children

Vitamin D Levels in Blood May Predict Multiple Sclerosis Risk

Blood Test Shows Promise in Detecting Abusive Head Trauma in Infants

Blood Test Can Help Personalize Depression Treatments

Men With High Levels of Urate in Blood Have Lower Risk for Parkinson’s

Toxic Protein Build-up in Blood Shines Light on Fatal Brain Disease