A new study shows that retired rugby players who have suffered multiple concussions have abnormal levels of certain proteins in their blood. This may make them more prone to developing diseases such as motor neurone disease (MND).

Encouragingly.....

(the research) could also help to shape necessary interventions to minimise the development of future neurodegenerative disease. A range of interventions are currently in development at Durham University.  

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