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Image: The UniCel DxH 800 cellular analysis system (Photo courtesy of Beckman Coulter).

Genetic Mutations Identified in Human Blood Diseases

A dozen mutations have been identified in the human genome that are involved in significant changes in complete blood counts and that explain the onset of occasionally severe biological disorders.    More...
13 May 2014
Image: The Novolink Detection kit (Photo courtesy of Leica Microsystems).

Gene Predicts Prognosis of Breast Cancer Patients Treatment Response

A gene has been identified which, when expressed in breast cancer, can help to predict a patient's chance of recovery and their likely response to chemotherapy.   More...
08 May 2014

Lab to Specialize in Biomarker Diagnostics for Gynecologic Cancers

A national lab, launched to provide expert diagnostic processing, will use a biomarker-based diagnostic algorithm to inform clinical decision making and advance personalized treatment plans for the management of gynecological cancers.  More...
07 May 2014
Image: The cobas 4800 Detection System (Photo courtesy of Roche Molecular Systems).

HPV Test Approved for Primary Screening of Cervical Cancer

A newly approved molecular test offers women an alternative option for cervical cancer screening and this most recent approval means the test can now be used as the first port of call for cervical cancer screening for women aged 25 years and over.   More...
05 May 2014

Hybridization-Based Solid Tumor Panel Delivers Consistent, Reliable Results

A new 60-gene next generation sequencing hybridization-based enrichment panel offers scientists accurate and reliable solid tumor profiling for both known and novel variants.  More...
05 May 2014
Image: The MiSeq Next Generation Sequencing System (Photo courtesy of Illumina).

Cheaper Gene Panels Are Useful Alternative to Whole-Genome Sequencing

About 10% of women with a personal or family history of breast or ovarian cancer have at least one genetic mutation that, if known, would prompt their doctors to recommend changes in their care.   More...
30 Apr 2014
Image: The Genome Analyzer IIx (Photo courtesy of Illumina).

Genome Sequencing of MRSA Infection Predicts Disease Severity

Bacterial pathogens, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, cause disease in part due to toxicity, or the bacterium's ability to damage a host's tissue.  More...
24 Apr 2014
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Genetic Testing channel of LabMedica brings the latest in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, and epigenetics, and methods from PCR to FISH, and more.