Molecular Diagnostics




Genes Discovered Influence Risk of Developing Leprosy
Leprosy, a chronic dermatological and neurological disease, is caused by infection withMycobacterium leprae, and its manifestation, progression and prognosis are strongly associated with the proficiency of the patient's immune system. More...25 Mar 2015

Blood-Based Test Developed for Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease
A simple blood test has been developed to confirm the presence of beta amyloid proteins in the brain, which is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, and could be a key advance in diagnosing this neurodegenerative disorder. More...23 Mar 2015
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British Genomic Study Finds Fifteen New Breast Cancer Loci
Healthy-Looking Prostate Cells Mask Cancer-Causing Mutations
Rare Gene Variant Associated with Common Variable Immunodeficiency
Mutation Identified as Genetic Marker for Multiple Sclerosis
British Genomics Study Looks at Hereditary Thyroid Hormone Variations
Novel Noninvasive Diagnostic Test Developed for Colorectal Cancer
Urine Test Predicts Acute Kidney Injury Prognosis
Herpes Simplex Virus Molecular Test Receives US FDA Clearance
Gene Test Matches Treatment to Patients with Cancer of Unknown Origin
New PCR Assay Rapidly Diagnoses Myotonic Dystrophy Gene Targets
Novel X-Linked Intellectual Disability Genes Identified
Transplanted Blood Cell Biomarker Associated with Improved Survival
Whole Genetic Code of IVF Embryos Scanned for Mutations
Simple Method Monitors β-Cell Death in Type 1 Diabetes Individuals
Blood Test Developed for Aggressive Bone Cancer
Simple Blood Test Can Predict Dementia Risk
Potential Biomarkers for High-Risk Colon Cancer Discovered
Genes Linked to Drug Resistance in Testicular Cancer
Mutated Gene Biomarker Identified for Rare Adrenal Tumors
Proteins Likely to Trigger Psoriasis Identified
Dominant Gene Mutation Causes Incurable Eye Disorder
Neglected Malaria Subspecies Characterized by Novel Molecular Assay
New Gene Identified That Drives Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
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