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A simple breath test promises to become an excellent diagnostic tool for identifying chronic conditions like neurological disorders and diabetes. Hector Mackenzie reports from Inverness, Scotland.
Once the equipment has been paid for, breath tests can be performed at a very low cost. Marker gases given off in the breath have been linked to a number of illnesses, including schizophrenia, and early diagnosis through simple, noninvasive tests has massive commercial potential. Ness Foundation research head Dr. Brian Ross, is shown analyzing a sample.Hector Mackenzie

