My Virtual Reading Room - Post a comment

You're viewing

med_cat's journal
Create a Dreamwidth Account Learn More

Reload page in style: site light

This journal is mostly public because most of it contains poetry, quotations, pictures, jokes, videos, and news (medical and otherwise). If you like what you see, you are welcome to drop by, anytime. I update frequently.

Layout by tessisamess

Customized by penaltywaltz

Layout By

Layout

Interesting research

Jun. 9th, 2015 at 11:36 PM

Researchers develop blood test that reveals viral history
Researchers have produced a blood test that can detect every virus a person has ever been exposed to, according to a study in the journal Science. The VirScan test identifies all of the antibodies present in an individual's blood and matches them to the 206 known species of viruses. Scientists say the test could aid in earlier diagnosis of hepatitis C and other conditions, as well as yield clues about cancer and autoimmune disease triggers. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (6/4), National Public Radio/Shots blog (6/4)