The chapter delves into a study on immune response to viruses, revealing a gene producing immune proteins. It further explores a new test combining blood tests and AI technology to diagnose Parkinson's disease early based on unique blood protein patterns.
Ian Sample and science correspondent Hannah Devlin discuss some of the science stories that have made headlines this week, from a glimpse of a black hole awakening, to a new blood test that can detect Parkinson’s seven years before symptoms appear, and a study exploring how some people manage to avoid Covid infection. Help support our independent journalism at
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