We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. This includes personalizing content and advertising. To learn more, click here. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. Cookie Policy.

LabMedica

Download Mobile App
Recent News Expo Clinical Chem. Molecular Diagnostics Hematology Immunology Microbiology Pathology Technology Industry Focus

Molecular Diagnostics

Image: An 8-month-old infant with an extensive cleft palate associated with the genetic condition Bamforth- Lazarus syndrome (Photo courtesy of Maynika V Rastogi and Stephen H LaFranchi).

Dominant Gene Mutations Causes Van der Woude Syndrome

A new gene has been identified that is related to the Van der Woude syndrome, the most common syndrome with cleft lip and palate.   More...
01 Jan 2014
Image: Map illustrating relative rates of type 2 diabetes in countries in the Americas. The newly discovered genetic risk factor for type 2 diabetes could account for as much as 20% of the increased prevalence in these populations (Photo courtesy of Broad Institute; adapted by Lauren Solomon, Broad Communications, from image at International Diabetes Federation).

New Genetic Risk Factor for Type 2 Diabetes Uncovered

Another genetic factor has now been found to contribute to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, particularly the elevated risk among Mexican and other Latin American populations.  More...
31 Dec 2013
Image: In vitro fertilization of the oocyte (Photo courtesy of Dr. Geoffrey Sher).

Genome Sequencing Detects Defects in Human Oocytes

A safe, accurate, and low-cost method to select genetically normal embryos for the in vitro fertilization procedure can increase a couple's chance of producing a healthy child.  More...
30 Dec 2013
Image: Orbitrap Velos Pro hybrid ion trap mass spectrometer (Photo courtesy of Thermo Scientific).

Standardized Assays Developed to Quantify Human Proteins

The feasibility of large-scale standardized protein measurements, which are necessary for validation of disease biomarkers, has been developed.    More...
30 Dec 2013
Image: Histopathology of pancreatic endocrine tumor (insulinoma) (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons).

Gene Mutation Identified as Diagnostic Target for Insulinoma

A recurrent mutation in the transcription factor Yin Yang 1 is related with insulinoma oncogenesis, implicating a potential marker for the diagnosis and treatment of functional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.  More...
26 Dec 2013
Image: Normal brain (left) compared with one from a severe case of Alzheimer’s disease (right) (Photo courtesy of US National Institute on Aging).

Rare Gene Variants Doubles Alzheimer's Disease Risk

Variations in a gene have been identified that doubles a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life.    More...
26 Dec 2013
Image: The OncotypeDX Breast Cancer Assay (Photo courtesy of Genomic Health).

Genetic Signature Identifies Patients with Aggressive Triple-Negative Cancers

A genetic test has the potential to help physicians identify patients with the most lethal forms of triple-negative breast cancer, a disease that requires aggressive and innovative treatment.   More...
25 Dec 2013
Gold Member
Turnkey Packaging Solution
HLX
Unit-Dose Packaging solution
HLX
New
Control Material
Blood Culture Identification Control Panel
New
Four-in-One Desktop Testing Solution
GULP-1sim/GULP-1ble


Genetic Testing channel of LabMedica brings the latest in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, and epigenetics, and methods from PCR to FISH, and more.