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Subtle Decline in Cognition Predicts Progression to Alzheimer’s Pathology

UC San Diego Health — February 14, 2020

Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine report that abnormal levels of beta-amyloid plaques in brain predict cognitive decline and higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, but also that cognitive performance predicts progression from normal to abnormal levels of beta-amyloid.

Predicting Autism Risk May Begin With a Drop of Blood

UC San Diego Health — February 13, 2020

A novel research study by UC San Diego researchers will determine whether testing stored blood drops, recorded at birth, for 1,000 different molecules and chemicals can help predict autism risk years before symptoms would likely appear.

Predicting Autism Risk May Begin With a Drop of Blood

UC San Diego Health — February 13, 2020

New research study will analyze dried blood spots recorded from California newborns for 1,000 different molecules and chemicals; their tell-tale presence might predict autism risk years before symptoms appear, prompting early treatment, perhaps prevention

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