The test would however, need to reflect changes in biological activity over time, and would also need to closely correlate to changes in disease state (e.g. progression of symptoms). A blood test for Parkinsonâs disease would also introduce important ethical considerations, especially for asymptomatic individuals.
How to Roast Asparagus. We'll show you how to cook asparagus in the oven -- the key is roasting it at a high temperature until tender. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place asparagus on a baking sheet or in a baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss lightly to coat. If desired, season with salt and black pepper. Roast, uncovered, about 15 minutes or until crisp-tender, lightly tossing twice during roasting.
Asparagus is usually steamed as whole stalks, but it can be steamed cut into bite-size pieces, if you like. Whether you steam it whole or chopped, place asparagus in a steamer rack and set over boiling water. Cover and cook until asparagus is tender, 4 to 8 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus stalks.icrowaving asparagus cooks it in a way similar to steaming. To Microwave asparagus: Set asparagus in a microwave-safe baking dish, add 2 tablespoons of water, cover, and microwave on high until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Let stand, still covered, another 3 minutes or so. Pan Roasted Asparagus.