Molecular Diagnostics

Whole Blood DNA Extraction Methods Compared
In the clinical laboratory, nucleic acids are routinely isolated from various types of specimen, including blood, sputum, cerebrospinal fluid, stool, urine, buccal swabs, and respiratory specimens, for use in a wide array of molecular diagnostic tests. More...14 Aug 2014


![Image: Researchers used gene chips like this one to identify new genes that may be involved with the development of Parkinson\'s disease (Photo courtesy of the [US] National Human Genome Research Institute). Image: Researchers used gene chips like this one to identify new genes that may be involved with the development of Parkinson\'s disease (Photo courtesy of the [US] National Human Genome Research Institute).](https://globetechcdn.com/mobile_labmedica/images/stories/articles/article_images/2014-08-13/GMS-202.jpg)


Mutation That Induces High Blood Pressure in Women Linked to Increased Heart Attack Risk
A mutation in women in the G-protein coupled estrogen receptor 30 gene generates a receptor with reduced activity that induces high blood pressure, the single biggest risk factor for heart attack and stroke. More...
05 Aug 2014
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