Blood test detects sleep deprivation with 99.2% accuracy, potentially reducing road and workplace accidents.
Scientists have developed a blood test that can detect sleep deprivation, with a 99.2% accuracy rate in controlled conditions. This breakthrough could significantly reduce road and workplace accidents, as around 20% of road incidents worldwide are caused by sleep deprivation. The test detects whether an individual has been awake for 24 hours and is based on a combination of markers found in the blood of healthy volunteers.
March 09, 2024
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