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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
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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

Melanoma Diagnostic Distinguishes Between Malignant and Benign Skin Lesions

A new diagnostic test effectively differentiates malignant melanoma from benign pigmented skin lesions. It is designed specifically for difficult to diagnose melanoma cases.  More...
24 Dec 2013
Image: The Ion Torrent Personal Genome Machine (PGM) (Photo courtesy of Life Technologies).

Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing Detects Microorganisms from Clinical Samples

A technique known as whole genome sequencing has been used to identify and completely characterize bacteria causing urinary tract infections.  More...
23 Dec 2013
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