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Scientists at the UCLA School of Dentistry found evidence that a single drop of saliva can diagnose and predict cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder and other health problems. (Jennifer Hu/Daily Bruin)

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UCLA scientists develop method to predict diseases by testing saliva

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UCLA scientists found evidence that a single drop of saliva can diagnose and predict cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder and other health problems. Researchers use salivary diagnostics to detect biomarkers in saliva, such as RNA and proteins, that can identify health concerns.

https://dailybruin.com/2016/02/28/ucla-scientists-develop-method-to-predict-diseases-by-testing-saliva/

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UCLA scientists develop method to predict diseases by testing saliva

By Deanna Necula

Feb. 28, 2016 11:52 p.m.