Educator Guide: Concussion Leaves Clues in the Blood

After a knock to the head, certain proteins in the blood rose in college athletes who suffered a concussion, researchers report.
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About this guide
This guide asks students to explore research into concussions and draw on their own experiences to think about the various signs and symptoms of injury or disease. After testing various materials, students will develop designs for protective headgear.
This Guide Includes:
The difficult path to diagnosis
Protective headgear design challenge
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