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A new scientific breakthrough suggests PTSD may be diagnosed via saliva

A new study led by researchers from the University of Haifa and Tel Aviv University discovered the presence of certain bacteria in the saliva can indicate post-trauma in veteran soldiers. Comparing the results of over 200 veteran soldiers who participated in the study, researchers found that those with PTSD and high psychopathological indications exhibited a unique oral microbiotic signature. They hope that this new discovery will promote easier diagnosis of post-trauma in soldiers. The UofH team was led by Prof. Emeritus Avi Sagi-Schwartz (School of Psychological Sciences). The findings were published in Nature’s Molecular Psychiatry Journal.    | READ MORE

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