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Image: Photomicrograph from a bone marrow aspirate of a cluster of neuroblastoma cells forming the so-called neuroblastoma rosette, typical for this tumor (Photo courtesy of Luhan Swart).

Simple Blood Test Could Improve Treatment for Neuroblastoma

A simple blood test could identify which children are unlikely to respond to treatment for a particularly aggressive form of neuroblastoma, which is the most common extracranial solid cancer in childhood and the most common cancer in infancy.  More...
28 May 2014
Image: The CFX384 Touch Real-Time PCR Detection System (Photo courtesy of Bio-Rad).

Novel Gene Expression Blood Test Predicts Premature Birth

A blood-based diagnostic test accurately predicted whether 70% of female study participants with threatened preterm labor would or would not give birth prematurely.  More...
28 May 2014
Image: Photomicrograph of submucosal jejunal metastasis of the esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (Photo courtesy of Dr. Joerg Lindenmann).

Esophageal Cancer Test Identifies Patients Resistance to Chemoradiation Therapy

A multi-biomarker test accurately predicts the response to presurgical chemoradiation therapy in patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma.  More...
28 May 2014
Image: Granular corneal dystrophy (Photo courtesy of Dr. B.H. Feldman).

DNA Test Launched for Laser Eye Surgery Safety

A genetic test has been introduced that can detect both Avellino Corneal Dystrophy and another genetic mutation, Granular Corneal Dystrophy type I.  More...
27 May 2014

Studies Confirm Prognostic Value of Multigene Test for Prostate Cancer

Three new clinical studies, including a large validation study, confirm the prognostic value of a unique prostate cancer test that measures expression of multiple tumor-cell genes.   More...
27 May 2014

Genetic Locus Associated with the Tyrosine Phosphokinase Gene Is an OCD Biomarker

A genetic locus located near the gene that encodes the enzyme tyrosine phosphokinase was found to be associated significantly with obsessive-compulsive disorder.  More...
26 May 2014
Image: The iQ5 real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) detection system (Photo courtesy of Bio-Rad).

Genetic Risk Factor for Premature Birth Found

A genetic risk factor for premature birth has been discovered and it is related to a gene that codes for a protein that the scientists have found helps the body’s immune cells recognize and fight group B streptococcal bacteria.  More...
22 May 2014
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