Molecular Diagnostics

Researchers Find Additional Genes Responsible for Foul Odor Disorder
A study using whole exome sequencing of patients with trimethylaminura (TMAU) may to lead to additional diagnostic criteria and therapeutic targets for this rare metabolic disorder, which until now has been generally attributed solely to mutations in the FMO3 gene. More...28 Feb 2017

Genetic Defect Identified as Cause of Multiple Organ Disease
A novel gene called sphingosine-1-phosphate lyase (SGPL1) has been identified which causes multi organ disease particularly affecting the kidneys and adrenal glands and this may represent a novel lipid storage disorder similar to Niemann-Pick and Fabry disease, which are multi-systemic and progressive, often with neurological involvement. More...24 Feb 2017


New Assay Advances Personalized Therapy for Cancer Patients
Precision medicine attempts to direct treatment for a patient based on molecular alterations known to exist in the patient's disease and the treatment of patients with cancer has been at the center of the evolution for precision medicine studies. More...24 Feb 2017

Immunosignaturing Platform Provides Pre-Symptom Diagnostics
Researchers have developed an immunosignature profiling technology aimed to provide people with a means of monitoring their health status and a means for early detection of disease by rapidly testing for many diseases at once from a single drop of blood. In addition, the versatile technology could be used to secure a nation’s blood supply or give early warning of a disease epidemic. More...21 Feb 2017

In Other News
Broader Genetic Testing Recommended for Colorectal Cancer Risk
Urinary Biomarker Assay Detects Bladder Cancer
Mutation Linked to Impaired Physical and Cognitive Development
Genetic Drivers Discovered for DiGeorge Syndrome Kidney Defects
Novel Risk Genes Identified for Bipolar Disorder
New Genetic Variants Discovered in Blood Group Systems
Genetic Study Identifies Developmental Disorders in Children
Blood Test Monitors Relapsed Serous Ovarian Cancer
Real-Time PCR Assay Developed for Detection of Candida
DNA Signature Linked to Prostate Cancer Severity
Precision Medicine Advances Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis
Digital CTC Assay Improves Liver Cancer Diagnosis
Noninvasive Prenatal Testing of Single Gene Diseases Developed
Gene Panel Differentiates Survival Outcomes in Humans Infected with Ebola
LAMP-Kit Diagnoses Non-Falciparum Malaria
Liquid Biopsy Assists with Tumor Treatment Response Monitoring
Vaginal Microbes Denote Early Detection of Endometrial Cancer
Mutational Profile of Metastatic Breast Cancers Analyzed
Molecular Test Improves Diagnosis of Human Babesiosis
Biomarker Signatures Predict Aging Health Quality
Susceptibility Genes Distinct from Severity Genes in Crohn's Disease
Genetic Test Determines Patients Sensitivity to Cancer Drug
Genomic Sequencing Illuminates Recent Shigellosis Outbreaks
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