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Breakthrough research may help speedy diagnosis and treatment of people suffering from post-trauma. 

Findings may lead to more accurate diagnoses of post-traumatic stress disorder and lay groundwork for microbiotic-related medications.

A simple saliva test that analyzes microbial distribution may accurately be used to diagnose PTSD in people, a new study reports.

A scientific breakthrough from the Tel Aviv and Haifa Universities may facilitate speedy, objective and accurate diagnosis of people suffering from PTSD using saliva samples. As part of the study, the researchers characterized the psychological, social and medical conditions of about 200 participants, while at the same time collecting saliva samples from them.

Thanks to this study, it could be possible, in the future, to use objective molecular and biological characteristics to diagnose PSTD sufferers, taking into account environmental influences.