Spit is The Key to Diagnosing Concussions

Researchers discovered a genetic marker in saliva that indicates a brain injury.

The medical world has struggled to accurately diagnose concussions for years, which has led to injured athletes returning to games with severe brain injuries. Thankfully, a recent SFGATE article noted a new method for testing that aims to rectify the situation. A team of researchers and doctors studied rugby players in England, comparing saliva samples from before the season started to samples as players were examined for injuries.

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