New model reveals hidden patterns in Alzheimer’s

“This research shows that [Alzheimer's disease] progresses differently in each person, with unique patterns of biomarker changes.”

Shantell Kirkendoll-Duke • futurity
April 17, 2024 ~6 min

Blood test detects cancer protein in under 2 hours

A highly sensitive blood test can detect a key protein produced by cancer cells in as little as two hours, researchers report.

Katherine Fenz-Rockefeller • futurity
Nov. 2, 2023 ~9 min


DNA barcodes identify plants people ate via their poop

What people say they've eaten and what they've actually eaten are often two very different lists of foods. Their poop could reveal the truth.

Karl Bates-Duke • futurity
June 28, 2023 ~9 min

Biomarker may reveal pancreatic cancer risk early

Newly discovered biomarkers may offer a way to predict if pancreatic cysts will turn to cancer or remain benign.

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
March 21, 2023 ~5 min

Brain marker indicates vulnerability to PTSD

Researchers have found a marker in the brain that indicates vulnerability to developing post-traumatic stress disorder.

Taylor McNeil-Tufts • futurity
Feb. 22, 2023 ~6 min

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.

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
Jan. 26, 2023 ~4 min

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.

Stanford • futurity
Jan. 24, 2023 ~12 min

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.

Anastasia Gorelova-Pittsburgh • futurity
Jan. 3, 2023 ~7 min


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.

National University of Singapore • futurity
Dec. 21, 2022 ~7 min

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.

Peter Rüegg-ETH Zurich • futurity
Nov. 28, 2022 ~5 min

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