Molecular Diagnostics

Study Identifies Gene Variants Linked to AD in African Americans
In what may have been the first comprehensive screening of rare coding variants in an African American population, researchers identified several rare gene variants linked to the development of early onset Alzheimer's disease (AD). More...08 Mar 2017

Novel Biomarkers Found for Bowel Cancer Treatment
Bowel cancer is the third most common form of cancer in the world and 95% of cases are colorectal carcinomas and at an advanced stage they are one of the most common causes of death, as only some patients respond to drug treatment. More...03 Mar 2017

Genetic Test Predicts Success of Bone-Marrow Transplant
Genetic mutations drive the pathogenesis of the myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and are closely associated with clinical phenotype and therefore, genetic mutations may predict clinical outcomes after allogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation. More...02 Mar 2017

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
In Other News
Genetic Markers Discovered for COPD
Immunosignaturing Platform Provides Pre-Symptom Diagnostics
Tumor DNA Blood Test Predicts Advanced Breast Cancer Survival
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
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