Researchers Developing ‘Game-Changer’ Blood Test to Identify Concussions

Starting Quarterback Trent Edwards #5 of the Buffalo Bills suffers a concussion after getting hit by Strong Safety Adrian Wilson #24 of the Arizona Cardinals on October 5, 2008 at Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images

Researchers from the University of Queensland are attempting to develop a new blood test that would have global implications for identifying and diagnosing a concussion.

The research project is a partnership between the University of Queensland, World Rugby, Rugby Australia, Qscan, Trajan and Sonic Health.