Molecular Diagnostics

Routine Donor Screening Revealed Acute Usutu Virus
Usutu virus (USUV) an Old World flavivirus included in the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) antigenic complex is transmitted by mosquitoes to birds that act as the main amplifying hosts, while humans are considered incidental or dead-end hosts. More...20 Apr 2017

Novel Flu Test Developed to Speed Up Treatment
A novel way of using a swab test has been developed which can rapidly diagnose influenza and other viral infections in patients with severe respiratory conditions, resulting in shorter courses of antibiotics and less time in hospital. More...20 Apr 2017


New Genetic Risk Factor Identified for Anxiety Disorders
Several newly discovered variants of the GLRB gene were associated with increased risk of developing anxiety disorders, including agoraphobic cognitions, increased startle response, and fear network activation, pointing to a potential neurogenetic pathway. More...11 Apr 2017
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Mutations Linked to Improved Survival of Patients with HPV+ Carcinoma
Test Discovered for Earlier Detection of Transplant Rejection
Cancer Study Reveals Insights to Causes and Inherited Risk
Gene Discovered Associated with Aging Brain Pathologies
Lab-on-a-Chip Platform Designed for Detection of Pathogens
Blood Test Analysis Identifies Early-Stage Tumors
Mobile Device Rapidly Detects Zika and Related Viruses
Markers Predict Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation after Ablation
Gene Mutations Associated with Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Gene Discovered Can Cause Sudden Cardiac Death
Genome Researchers Identify Mutation Linked to Cardiac Disorder
Mutation Linked to Obesity Identified in Genome Study
Body Type Can Increase Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes
High Levels of Biomarker Protein Indicate Poor Prognosis for Cancer Patients
Test Markers Identify Cancer DNA and Pinpoint Tumor Location
Colorectal Cancer Predicted by Merging Risk Factors
Study Identifies Genes Linked to Autoimmune Kidney Disease
Two Genes Linked to Risk of Gallbladder Cancer
Link Between Aging and Fibrotic Pulmonary Disease Discovered
New Research Sorting Out Risk Genes for Brain Disorders
Study Identifies Gene Variants Linked to AD in African Americans
Novel Biomarkers Found for Bowel Cancer Treatment
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