insert_link Health / Medical New blood tests may spot Parkinson’s before symptoms appear Researchers have identified a biological signature of Parkinson's disease they hope could lead to a simple blood test for the condition at least seven years before symptoms appear. Scientists have screened blood samples from people with Parkinson's and detected eight key proteins or "biomarkers" common to those with the condition. Based on these proteins in the blood, artificial intelligence could identify potential Parkinson's patients several years in advance. Parkinson's is […] todayJune 19, 2024 10
insert_link Health / Medical Your unique smell can provide clues about how healthy you are fizkes/Shutterstock By Aoife Morrin, Dublin City University Hundreds of chemicals stream from our bodies into the air every second. These chemicals release into the air easily as they have high vapour pressures, meaning they boil and turn into gases at room temperature. They give clues about who we are, and how healthy we are. Since ancient Greek times, we’ve known that we smell differently when we are […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 12