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UCLA researchers at the David Geffen School of Medicine have found the presence of four proteins in the blood can help doctors diagnose brain trauma and concussions. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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Researchers discover new method to detect concussions and brain trauma

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UCLA researchers have found a way for doctors to diagnose brain trauma and concussions using blood tests. In a study published last week, researchers led by Ina Wanner, a neuroscientist at the David Geffen School of Medicine, found that a type of brain cell known as astrocytes releases large amounts of four specific types of proteins when the brain is injured.

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Researchers discover new method to detect concussions and brain trauma

By Emi Nakahara

Oct. 30, 2017 11:47 p.m.