Model Blood Test Could Detect Brain Damage Within Hours of Birth Kumar Jeetendra | August 11, 2020 An ancient blood test may discover which babies deprived of oxygen at birth are at risk of severe neurodisabilities like cerebral palsy and epilepsy.1 The prototype test looks for certain genes being switched on and off that are linked to long-term neurological issues. Further investigations of the genes may provide new targets for treating the …
