Molecular Diagnostics

Whole Genetic Code of IVF Embryos Scanned for Mutations
Currently, the methods available for preimplantation genetic diagnosis of in vitro fertilized embryos do not detect de novo single-nucleotide and short indel mutations, which have been shown to cause a large fraction of genetic diseases. More...23 Feb 2015

Simple Method Monitors β-Cell Death in Type 1 Diabetes Individuals
The β-cell killing that characterizes type 1 diabetes is thought to begin years before patients present clinically with metabolic decompensation; however, this primary pathologic process of the disease has not been measured. More...17 Feb 2015


Simple Blood Test Can Predict Dementia Risk
A new biomarker has been identified that can predict the risk of developing dementia by way of a simple blood test which in the long term could mean better prevention and at least postponement of the illness and at best evading the development all together. More...16 Feb 2015


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Newborn Screening Test Detects Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
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Genome Analysis Study to Aid Diagnosis of Rare Developmental Disorders
Canadian Researchers Identify Mutations Linked to Rare Form of Liver Cancer
Cell Culture Technique Leads to Tailor-Made Cancer Treatments
Whole Genome Sequencing Demonstrates Potential for Diagnosis and Discovery in the Cancer Genetics Clinic
Gene Expression Correlates with Lymphocyte Infiltration in Breast Cancer
Mutations in Rare Asbestos-Caused Cancer Identified by Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing
Genetic Tests for Breast Cancer Detect More Mutations
Genome Analysis Shows Meiosis Gene Mutation Causes Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
Novel Biomarkers Identified for Incident Coronary Heart Disease
Gene Assay Reduces Chemotherapy in Younger Breast Cancer Patients
Gene Variant Test Distinguishes Individuals with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Black Grain Eumycetoma Causative Agents Identified by Molecular Method
Early Gene Changes Identified That Precede Blood Cancer
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