Molecular Diagnostics



Novel Classifier Test Helps Reduce Invasive Procedures in Lung Cancer Diagnosis
In a large prospective multicenter set of two clinical validation studies, a new bronchial genomic test was found effective in helping to prevent unnecessary invasive, often risky and expensive procedures during diagnosis of suspected lung cancer cases. More...01 Jun 2015

KRAS Mutation Test for Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis Approved
A real-time polymerase chain reaction test has been designed to identify the Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene mutations in tumor samples from metastatic colorectal cancer patients and aid clinicians in determining a therapeutic path for them. More...27 May 2015

New Light Shed on the Cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The transient receptor potential superfamily in humans comprises 27 cation channels with permeability to monovalent and divalent cations and these channels are widely expressed within humans on cells and tissues and have significant sensory and regulatory roles on most physiological functions. More...27 May 2015

In Other News
Infant Stiff-Joint Syndromes Matched to Possible Genetic Origins
Advanced NGS Partnership Paves Way for More Accessible Personalized Medicine in Cancer
Molecular Urine Test Identifies Lung Carcinoma Mutations
Gene Variants Predicts Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Outcomes
Telomere Biomarker Blood Test Predicts Cancer Years In Advance
Simple Assay Determines Lymphoma Subtypes Rapidly
Multiplex Nucleic Acid Suspension Bead Array Detects Filoviruses
Buccal Swabs Replace Phlebotomy for Postnatal and Pediatric DNA Collection
Blood Test Influences Clinical Decisions in Coronary Artery Disease
Gene Involved In Hereditary Neuroendocrine Tumors Identified
Dry-Reagent-Based Molecular Assay Facilitates Diagnosis of Buruli Ulcer
Biomarker Based Blood Test Detects Colorectal Cancer
Blood Test May Trump Standard for Early Down Syndrome Screening
Likelihood of Lymphoma Recurrence Can Be Predicted by Monitoring Blood Levels of Circulating Tumor DNA
Genetic Cause of Increased Leukemia Risk Identified
Gene Identified That Drives Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer
Point-of-Care Blood Test Evaluated for Ebola Virus Disease
Blood Test Sheds Light on Fragile X Syndrome
Common Bacteria May Become Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs
Prognostic Marker Identified for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
New Method Tests for Cystic Fibrosis Infection Pathogens
Urinary Proteins Kidney Cancer Biomarkers
Genes Discovered Influence Risk of Developing Leprosy
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