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Early test for autism could be possible by measuring levels of the hormone vasopressin

Peter Hess | 
Low levels of the hormone vasopressin in early infancy may presage an autism diagnosis in childhood, according to a new ...
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Biomarkers could be key to blood test for concussions

Sarah LaFramboise | 
There is no single distinguishing feature of a concussion. Most of these symptoms can also be present in other types of injury ...
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Infographic: These blood biomarkers could be critical to diagnosing, treating Alzheimer’s

Shawna Williams | 
Researchers are investigating a host of molecules found in the blood that could reveal pathological processes in the brain. Here ...
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Viewpoint: We aren’t ready for biomarkers that could predict how long we’ll live

John Loike, Ruth Fischbach | 
Over the past several years, scientists have identified four genetic and molecular biomarkers that potentially predict human and animal longevity ...
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New blood test for autism criticized as ‘not appropriate’ for clinical use

Hannah Furfaro | 
Doctors can now order a blood test that its makers say may help flag autism, but experts say the test ...
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Viewpoint: We need to get better at diagnosing Alzheimer’s if we hope to improve treatments

Howard Fillit | 
Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., and unlike with cancer and heart disease, we ...
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Why identifying ‘autism genes’ is so elusive

Ben Locwin, Jon Entine | 
Researchers are unlocking the mystery of autism's origin. Yes, it's mostly 'in the genes,' but what that means is one ...
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