The Protein Brief
News from the protein-testing field, in plain language.
Short posts on research, tests and laboratory methods, written for clinic owners. Every post says what was found, why it matters and how sure we are, and links to its sources. It is news about the field, not medical advice.
- Science · 6 Nov 2026
Blood proteins hint at which cells are ageing fastest
A study of 60,542 people used thousands of blood proteins to estimate the age of more than 40 cell types, and found that people age unevenly, cell by cell.
- Science · 6 Nov 2026
One blood protein, and memory changes years later
In 2,684 older adults with no memory problems, higher blood p-tau217 went with a higher chance of memory problems in the years that followed.
- Testing · 6 Nov 2026
Two more blood tests for Alzheimer's brain changes cleared by the FDA
In one week of August 2026 the FDA gave clearance to two more blood tests, made by other companies, that look for amyloid, bringing the total to four. Both are for people who already have memory symptoms.